[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) › c7.1686 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c7.1686 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c7.1686 - **Language:** English ### [c7.1686](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.1686) (12) Śālmali. This Naraka is intended for men and women who have committed adultery. A figure made of iron, heated red-hot is placed there. The victim is urged to embrace it. Yama’s servants flog the victim from behind. - [Previous: c7.1685](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.1685) - [Next: c7.1687](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.1687) - [Up: c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.1686](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.1686) · Pramāṇa