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They still, however, form a large part of the population of Ceylon, Thibet, China, and some other countries, though the comparatively pure religion of the founder has for the most part degenerated into gross idolatry and unmeaning ceremonies. Chakravâka, name of a bird quoted for affection, as turtle-doves by us. Chandâla, a pariah, outcast. Chandrasena, foster-sister of the Princess Kandukavati.
Avantisundari, daughter of Mânasâra, wife of Râjavâhana. Balabhadra, a merchant, husband of Ratnavati. Bâlachandrika, wife of Pushpodbhava, and friend of Avantisundari. Bandhupâla, a merchant, father of Bâlachandrika. Betel and pawn, a mixture for chewing, frequently offered in politeness, as snuff with us. Bheels, savages, wild tribes, robbers. Bhimadhanwa, brother of Kandukavati.
The king has duly obeyed the commands of the goddess, and to-day the princess, whose name is Kandukavati, will again perform the ball dance for the propitiation of Durgâ in the sight of the people here assembled. "You asked me also why I am sitting here alone. I will tell you. The Princess Kandukavati has a dear friend and foster-sister, who is engaged to me.
Then laying my burden on the soft grass in a shady place, and sprinkling her with water, I soon had the happiness of seeing her open her eyes, and of recognising the beloved of my heart, the Princess Kandukavati, who was equally delighted on finding who was her deliverer.
Kâmapâla, son of Dharmapâla, minister and son-in-law of the King of Benâres. Kanakalekha, daughter of the King of Kalinga, wife of Mantragupta. Kandukavati, the princess who performed the ball-dance. Kantaka, the gaoler killed by Upahâravarma. Kantimati, the wife of Kâmapâla, mother of Arthapâla. Kirâta, a savage, forester, Bheel. Kosadâsa, lover of Chandrasena.
That damsel, called Kandukavati, will to-day propitiate the goddess having the moon as a diadem. "But her friend, Chandrasena by name, her foster-sister, was beloved of me; and in these days she has been violently besieged by the king's son Bhimadhanwa.
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