[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) › c8.1782 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.1782 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.1782 - **Language:** English ### [c8.1782](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.1782) After having told the story Karaṭaka tried to dissuade his brother from his deceitful intentions. Karaṭaka said:- "Piṅgala and Sañjīvaka are kind-hearted and simple people. There need be no treachery with them. Treachery is allowed against wicked people. I shall tell you the story of a merchant:- - [Previous: c8.1781](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.1781) - [Next: c8.1783](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.1783) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.1782](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.1782) · Pramāṇa