Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.2472
Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.2472
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PRAMILĀ. Chief of the Strīrājya (country of women) in the Himālayas. The Pāṇḍavas conducted an aśvamedhayāga after the great battle. It was Arjuna who followed the sacrificial horse. Roaming about without anybody daring to tie it the horse reached Strīrājya and Pramilā tied the horse. Arjuna challenged her and in the fight that ensued Pramilā defeated Arjuna. At that time there was a voice from heaven which said "Arjuna, you will never be able to take back the horse after defeating Pramilā. So if you want to save the sacrificial horse, enter into a truce with her and make her your wife." Arjuna took the advice and saved the horse after marrying Pramilā. (Jaiminīya, Aśvamedha Parva, 21—22).