[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) › c8.2095 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.2095 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.2095 - **Language:** English ### [c8.2095](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2095) 6) \*Rasātala\*. This is the residence of the notorious Nivātakavaca-Kālakeyas. They were enemies of the devas and they tormented them in many ways. The majestic authority of Mahāviṣṇu decreased their virility. They are now living in Rasātala frightened by the threats and beatings with a magic wand of Saramā, a mantrarūpiṇī (a sacred chant incarnate) deputed by Indra. - [Previous: c8.2094](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2094) - [Next: c8.2096](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2096) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2095](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2095) · Pramāṇa