A History of the Mahrattas v1.c7.114

v1.c7.114

² The Poorans were written by Veas [Vyāsa], an inspired Bramin, one of the seven immortal human beings. Walmeek [Vālmīki], the author of the Ramayun, was, according to Mahratta legend, a Koolee, whose place of residence is pointed out near the Neera Bridge, at a village called Veerwalla, not far from Jejoory, and contiguous to the Poorundhur range. [See F. E. Pargiter’s article on ‘Purāṇs’ in Hastings’ Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics.]