Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit · Chapter
Endnotes explained
The endnotes provide a brief historical note on the city of Patali-Putra and mention the source of one of the tales as Raj-Yoga philosophy.
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The endnotes provide a brief historical note on the city of Patali-Putra and mention the source of one of the tales as Raj-Yoga philosophy.
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“The city which occupied the site of present Patna was known as Patali-Putra in the time of Alexander the Great.”
The ancient city on the site of modern Patna was called Patali-Putra during Alexander the Great's era.
Historical context for the city's ancient name.
“There are seventy-two versions of this tale in vogue amongst the high castes of India; the one here given is taken from Raj-Yoga, the highest form of Hindu ascetic philosophy.”
This story is one of seventy-two versions circulating among India's high castes, sourced from Raj-Yoga, the pinnacle of Hindu ascetic philosophy.
Source and variant count for the tale.
