Note 9 — Chapter I · The Hermit.
M. M. translation
The most popular of the collections of old Hindu tales was the Kathâ-Sarit-Sâgara, or, “Ocean of the Streams of Narrative.” It originated in the desire of a queen of Kashmir to provide amusement and instruction for her grandson. Somadeva, the Prime Minister, produced, in consequence, this collection of tales in verse.