[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) › c9.1968 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.1968 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c9.1968 - **Language:** English ### [c9.1968](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.1968) Brahmā when he created the universe also laid down laws to keep living beings in the path of righteousness. But, the asuras did not conform to those laws. So, the maharṣis decided that there should be some other means to instruct the asuras. They conducted a Brahma-yajña at the Himālayas. A terrible Jin (Evil Spirit) emerged from the sacrificial pit. - [Previous: c9.1967](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.1967) - [Next: c9.1969](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.1969) - [Up: c9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.1968](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.1968) · Pramāṇa