Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c32.38

v2.c32.38

³¹ E.g., J. iv. 492. Mention is also made (e.g., DA. ii. 370) of Yakkhadāsīs who have to dance and sing to the devas during the night. Early in the morning they drink a cup of toddy (*surā*) and go off into a deep sleep, from which they rise betimes in the evening ready for their duties.