Note 115 — Chapter V · WORSHIP OF THE MALEVOLENT DEAD.
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Mahārākshasas are also known by the name of Brahma rākshasas. A Brāhman dying without imparting all his learning to his disciples or with the guilt of the murder of a Brāhman or a cow on him is believed to enter the order of Brahma rākshasas after his death. In this state he possesses a body without a head. A Brahma rākshasa is also called Khavis.115116