[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.997 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.997 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.997 - **Language:** English ### [c5.997](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.997) MADAYANTĪ. Wife of King Saudāsa or Kalmāsha-pada. She was allowed to consort with the sage Vasishtha. According to some this was a meritorious act on the king’s part and a favour to Vasishtha; according to others it was for the sake of obtaining progeny. \*See\* Kalmāsha-pāda. - [Previous: c5.996](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.996) - [Next: c5.998](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.998) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.997](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.997) · Pramāṇa