617:9 The story of Asht́ávakra is related in the Mahábhárata. He was the son of Kahora, who neglecting his wife, was rebuked for it by his yet unborn son. The p. 610 father angrily cursed him, that he should be born bent in every part; and he was accordingly brought forth crooked (vakra) in eight limbs (asht́a). He became nevertheless a celebrated sage. See also Hindu Theatre, I. 293, note.

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