Rachel Harriette Busk

“ With these words the Boy-king came down from the mound, and Ardschi-Bordschi caused labourers to be fetched, and they began digging at the mound as the sun rose above the mountains, and ceased not till the setting thereof again; but then they came upon a throne of gold, all dazzling with brightness, and by its light [1] they went on working through the night, till the whole was delivered from its covering of earth. So great was its splendour when the morning sun rose upon it again, that all beholders were struck with awe, and the people prostrated themselves before it. ”

“ It inculcates regard for the example and experience of the ancient and wise—the wisdom of the hero Vikramâditja (typified by his throne) was to be the model and guide of other kings and dynasties.
3.↑ Sounding of trumpet-shells. The shankha or concha seems to have been the earliest form of trumpet used in war. It often finds mention in the heroic poems. Crishna used one in his warrior character; and Vishnu, from bearing one, had the appellation shankha and shankhin. To the present day it is used in announcing festivals in Mongolia. ”

“ Pure spirit or the devas gods (Skr. Surâs; Mongolian, Tegri; Kalm. Tenggeri) ; (2) the unclean spirits, enemies of the gods (Skr. Asurâs) ; (3) men; (4) beasts; (5) Pretâs, monsters surrounding the entrance of hell ”