The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c28.294

v2.c28.294

(11) *Kalinjar stone-inscription.*—This is incised on a large black stone, inside the temple of Nīlakaṇṭha at Kalinjar. It consists of 32 lines and opens with *Namaḥ Śivāya*. The first 24 lines 'contain only an eulogistic and glowing address to Śiva and Pārvatī.' The remaining portions are devoted to the vague praise of Paramardi. In line 27 this prince is described as *Daśārṇādhinātha*. In line 28 he is called ‘a guide in the mysteries of amorous and heroic sentiments’ (*Śṛṅgāra-vīra-vratācārya*). Next we are told that king Paramardi ‘himself *composed* with his innate faith this eulogy of Purāri (*Śiva*) It was written and inscribed by Padma, a favourite of king Paramardi, and his younger brother Deoka. The date of the inscription is Monday, the 10th Kārtika Sudi of (*V.*) *Saṁvat* 1258 (*i.e.*, Monday, 8th October, A.D. 1201).¹