Studies in the Epics and Puranas c13.3

c13.3

¹ I must at the outset record my deepest obligations to my revered *guru*, the late Dr. V. S. Sukthankar, who not only placed his unique collection of articles and papers at my disposal, but also gave me valuable suggestions and notes, outlining the plan, especially regarding the Mbh studies. But for his help, it would not have been possible for me to complete the original paper within the limited time. I also thank my friend Dr. R. N. Dandekar for giving me an opportunity of surveying the Epic and Purāṇic material. I have taken this opportunity of further revising and adding to my original paper and bringing it up-to-date. For the last ten years, I have referred only to the most important publications.