Different dynasties enumerated - Verse 73
Brahmanda Purana (GRETIL / Wisdomlib) · 7 · Verse 73
Sanskrit Original
राक्षसं तं कदाचिद्वै निशीथे ह्येक मीश्वरम। आहारं स परीप्सन्वै शब्देनानुससार ह।।
rākṣasaṃ taṃ kadācidvai niśīthe hyeka mīśvaram| āhāraṃ sa parīpsanvai śabdenānusasāra ha||
Sūta said:: (Defective Text) Once that Rākṣasa (i.e. the younger one of the two brothers) was moving about desirous of getting some food to eat, he followed his prey by means of their sound. He was moving about like a lord during the midnight. Two Piśācas (vampires, goblins, fiends) named Aja and Śaṇḍa came across him. They were the sons of Kapi. They had great virility and strength. They were like white gourds (in shape). They were the ancestors (of all goblins). Their round eyes were tawny in colour. They were terrific. Their hairs, stood upright. They were accompanied by their daughters. They wanted to find a (suitable) husband for them. Both the girls could assume any form they desired. The Piśācas accompanied by their daughters were hungry. They wanted to eat the Rākṣasa.