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YAKSHA—A class of demi-gods; the attendants of Kubera or the god of wealth, who guard his treasures; they are also the chowry-bearers of other gods. They are stated to be measured according to the nine tāla; they assume a purely human appearance, possess two arms and two eyes, dark blue and yellow complexion, and benevolent disposition. (M. LVIII. 2-5, see Tāla-māna).