1 A kind of reed; Pt. 1. 96.

2 N. of a celebrated king of the Niṣadhas and hero of the poem called ‘Naishadhacharita.’ [Nala was a very noble-minded and virtuous king. He was chosen by Dama- yantī in spite of the opposition of gods, and they lived happily for some years. But Kali-who was disappointed in securing her hand-resolved to persecute Nala, and entered into his person. Thus affected he played at dice with...