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Art. XIII.—Translation of the Mârkaṇḍdeya Purâṇa. Books VII. VIII

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 March 2011

Extract

Once upon earth there lived a saintly king Named Hariśchandra; pure in heart and mind, In virtue eminent, he ruled the world, Guarding mankind from evil. While he reigned No famine raged, nor pain; untimely death Ne'er cut men off; nor were the citizens Of his fair city lawless. All their wealth, And power, and works of righteousness, ne'er filled Their hearts with pride; in everlasting youth And loveliness the women passed their days.

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Copyright © The Royal Asiatic Society 1881

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