[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) › c9.5223 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.5223 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c9.5223 - **Language:** English ### [c9.5223](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.5223) When Mātali failed in his mission, Devendra sent some Gandharvas to enact the drama of “Vāmanāvatāra” before Yayāti. Enchanted by the charm and performance of Rati on the stage, the King became irresistibly fascinated by the female sex. - [Previous: c9.5222](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.5222) - [Next: c9.5224](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.5224) - [Up: c9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.5223](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.5223) · Pramāṇa