[3] His bad actions in a former life.
[4] All these stories take place in Atpat town. This literally means
"City Splendid." But in the tales it is simply a fabulous city.
[5] Although Tuesday is really the day of Mars, Mangal, this tale
by a popular error connects the day with Mangalgauri or Parwati,
Shiva's wife.
[6] Budh is Mercury; Brahaspati is Jupiter.
[7] For serpent-maidens of Patala see note to Story XX.
[8] Mahalaxmi is always worshipped in this way. And it is a common
practice for anyone who wants anything to blow on a pot and then wish
for it.
[9] Kolhapur is the chief seat of the worship of Mahalaxmi.
[10] Ashwin corresponds approximately with October.
[11] A kind of draughts.
[12] Nagpanchmi Day falls on Shravan Sud 5, i.e. the 5th day of the
bright half of Shravan.
[13] Bhatji is the name by which a mendicant Brahman is addressed.
[14] This is called the akshataropan.
[15] Vasishta was the family priest of King Dasaratha, father of
Ramchandra. After death he became one of the stars in the constellation
of the Great Bear.
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