...Indra.' The verses, we are told, are to be recited on similar occasions by thieves and burglars. ' White offspring of Sarama with tawny limbs, although...lances in thy gums, nevertheless go quietly to sleep. Offspring of Sarama, returning to the charge, attack the pilferer or the thief : why dost thou assail...

...entered the house of Varuna to steal something to eat, and had made his way to the larder, the kostagdra, when the dog set upon him, but was put to sleep by...recited on similar occasions by thieves and burglars." 1 This interpretation is highl) ingenious. But why should Vasi?fha think of stealing food, when he...