Now listen to the characteristics of the Maṇḍalaka person. He is the follower of the Rucaka class of kings, expert in black magic, clever, adept in witchcraft, creating magical women and ghosts, and in similar lores. He has the appearance of an old man with rough and hard hair; he is capable of destroying his enemies; he is devoted to Brāhmaṇas, Gods, sacrifices and yoga (meditation); is controlled by women and intelligent.