The Antiquities of Orissa v2.c17.s1.157

v2.c17.s1.157

On the death of Pāṇḍu, Guhaśiva brought back the relic to his own capital, and re-established it in its old temple. He was, however, not destined to live in peace. A neighbouring king, Khiradhāra by name, attacked him, but was repulsed and killed in battle. The nephews of Khiradhāra, thereupon, formed a confederacy, collected a large army, and invaded Dantapura. Guhaśiva had serious misgivings of success on this occasion, and, before proceeding to the battle-field, instructed his son-in-law Dantakumāra, a prince of Ujjayinī, who had married his daughter Hemamālā, to carry away the relic to the king of Ceylon in the event of his death. His apprehensions were realised. He fell in battle, and his son-in-law Dantakumāra and his daughter Hemamālā in disguise carried away the relic. They first kept it buried in sand, and, after encountering many adventures, placing it within the coiffure of the lady, went away. 'Having travelled by path renderd difficult by hills and forests, and always followed eagerly by the gods of the woods, who had their hands filled with flowers and scented powder, they slowly arrived at the city Tāmalitti. They suddenly saw a ship, made of planks fastened together, having a large (and) well-placed mast, a broad rising sail, and a skilful pilot, having merchants on board, going to the Laṅkā wished for by them. Then the eminent Brāhmaṇs, going quickly near it, told the captain of their desire to go to Sīhala. He, pleased in mind by their speech, which was agreeable to the ear, as also by their good demeanour, made them ascend the ship'¹⁶.