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    See also anṛta, anṛtaṃ.


    The Purāṇa Index

    vol. 1, p. 62.
    Anṛtam (as opposite to satyam) when falsehood is tole-

    rated.1 Bali shrinks from it.2 No pātaka on five occasions:

    Jest or fun, speaking to women, for a marriage, when life

    is in danger, and when deprived of his wealth.3 [Footnote] 1) Bhā. VIII. 19. 38-43. [Footnote] 2) Ib. VIII. 20. 2-5. [Footnote] 3) M. 31. 16.
    vol. 1, p. 62.
    Anṛtam — son of Himsā and Adharma; father of Bhaya

    and Naraka.

    Br. II. 9. 63; Vā. 10. 39.