The Mahabharata: a Modern Rendering, Vol 1
“Arjuna said, “We are not going back the way we came.” “No, there is another task for you. Look.” He pointed ahead and near the horizon, Arjuna dimly saw an object in the sky that must be another vimana. As they flew nearer, he saw the gleaming thing was no ship of the air, but a golden city. It flew toward them as swiftly as they did toward it. “Hiranyapuri,” said Matali, with no emotion. “It is splendid!” cried Arjuna. “Puloma’s city of sorcery,” the sarathy replied dryly. “Who is Puloma?” “Th...e golden witch and the Kaalakeyas are her sons.” “Who are they, Matali?” “They are Asuras, changelings who take any form they choose. They go where they like, do as they please. They are strong and cruel; and they, too, are protected by Brahma’s boon of old to their mother. For, once, Puloma was not an aabhichari but a tapasvin.” He lowered his voice. “She is our queen Sachi’s mother.” “What have we to do with them?” “The Kaalakeyas, also, can only be killed by a mortal man.MoreLess
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