A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1141

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c5.1141

MANTHARĀ. An ugly deformed slave, nurse of Queen Kaikeyī, who stirred up her mistress’s jealousy against Rāmachandra, and led her to persuade King Dasa-rathā to banish Rāma from court. Satru-ghna beat her and threatened to kill her, but she was saved by his brother Bharata.

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