The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c29.s2.84

v2.c29.s2.84

The Bilhari stone-inscription of the time of Yuvarāja II shows that Lakṣmaṇarāja continued his father's patronage of the Śaiva ascetics. We are told that this line of ascetics emigrated from Kadambaguhā. An object of veneration of these sages was Rudraśambhu. His disciple was Mattamayūranātha, who, 'became possessed, oh! of the town (?) of the prince of Avanti.' His disciple's disciple was Mādhumāteya. His disciple's disciple was Hṛdayaśiva, who 'still further increased the renown spread over the illustrious Mādhumāteya lineage (*vaṁśa*).' We are then informed that the *Cedi-candra*, Lakṣmaṇarāja showed his devotion to this sage, 'by presents sent by well-conducted messengers.' He also 'made over to that great ascetic the monastery of the holy Vaidyanātha.¹