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Matsyapurana 161.70

Matsyapurāṇa 161.70

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Sanskrit

161.70

strīsahasraiḥ parivṛto vicitrābharaṇāmbaraḥ
anarghyamaṇivajrārciḥ śikhājvalitakuṇḍalaḥ //

The demon Hiraṇyakaśyapu was enjoying there in the company of hundreds of women. His garments and ornaments were wonderful. He was seated on a seat covered with cloth shining like the sun measuring ten hands. He was wearing wonderful ornaments and, his earrings were sparkling with diamonds, etc. A gentle and soothing breeze laden with perfume was beating at the place where the demon was seated.—69-72.

A Taluqdar of Oudh 1916, The Matsya Puranam

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