[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) › c9.703 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.703 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c9.703 - **Language:** English ### [c9.703](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.703) 6) Āśraya. When one is attacked by a stronger enemy and if one finds no means to retaliate, one should depend upon another person, who is noble, truthful and powerful. To put on a supplicant's look, to understand the moods of that person whose help is sought and to be humble to him—these are the characteristics and traits of the dependent. (Agni Purāṇa, Chapter 240. - [Previous: c9.702](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.702) - [Next: c9.704](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.704) - [Up: c9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9) ## Cites (1) - [Agnipurāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.agni.240) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.703](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.703) · Pramāṇa