Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v1.c17.s5.t2.22

v1.c17.s5.t2.22

Again they kindled the sacred fire; and the priests, assembling round the Agnikunda,² prayed for aid to Mahadeo [95]. “From the fire-fountain a figure issued forth, but he had not a warrior’s mien. The Brahmans placed him as guardian of the gate, and thence his name, Prithivi-dwara.³ A second issued forth, and being formed in the palm (challu) of the hand was named Chalukya. A third appeared and was named Pramara.⁴ He had the blessing of the Rishis, and with the others went against the demons, but they did not prevail. Again Vasishtha,⁵ seated on the lotus, prepared incantations; again he called the gods to aid: and, as he poured forth the libation, a figure arose, lofty in stature, of elevated front, hair like jet, eyes rolling, breast expanded, fierce, terrific, clad in armour, quiver filled, a bow in one hand and a brand in the other, quadriform (Chaturanga),⁶ whence his name, Chauhan.