[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c5.423 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c5.423 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c5.423 - **Language:** English ### [c5.423](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c5.423) While the Brahmin, thus turned into rat, was roaming about in the forest it saw Viśvāmitra maharṣi seated under a tree with his disciples. The maharṣi was telling the disciples about the greatness of Kārttika. The Brahmin—turned cat—heard the story and reverted to its old form as the Brahmin boy. - [Previous: c5.422](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c5.422) - [Next: c5.424](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c5.424) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c5.423](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c5.423) · Pramāṇa