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kindly reoelvcd by a rich merchant, in whose house 

 he remained a long time. King Nrisinha, or S'a- 

 liva'hana, happening accidentally to call at the 

 merchant's house, they recognised each other ; and 

 Nrisinha, admiring his comely appearance, and also 

 his courage and confidence, acknowledged himself 

 overcome by him; when Vicrama'ditya ad- 

 vanced, and they embraced each other most cordi- 

 ally. Nrisinha carried him to his palace, where, 

 having entertained him in a suitable manner, they 

 parted in peace, and Vicrama returned to PatalU 

 putra-pm^a, having seemingly settled every thing 

 concerning their respective eraSj at least it is so sup- 

 posed. 



In the tenth section of the VrViat-cat''ha, we read 

 that ViCRAMA-CES-ARi, was prime minister to Mri- 

 ga'ncadatta, king of Pdtali-putra. The king used 

 to wander by himself through the woods, where he 

 often lost his way, seemingly through some infir- 

 mity ; and his prime minister used to go in search of 

 him. It happened once that he could not find him, 

 and, passing near a holy place called Brama-sfhala^ 

 he saw a Brahmen, sitting under a tree, near a well. 

 Vicrama-ce's'ari approached the holy man, who for- 

 bade him to come near, as he had just been bitten 

 by a venemous snake: but Vicrama, who was well 

 acquainted with the medical art, soon cured him. 

 The Brahmen, willing to shew his gratitude, asked 

 him why he did not aspire to power and dominion. 

 Vicrama-ceVari seemed willing enough, and asked 

 him how this could be effected. The priest replied, 

 perform the piijd in honour of the great VHala, or 

 the devil, and you will obtain from him whatever 

 you wish ; and you will become like Vi-sama-saila, 

 "with the title of Tri-Vicrama, who had the sidiVhls^ 

 or power or working miracles. 



'At Prutish'tmUj says the Brdhmcji, on the banks 



