Note 98 — BĀLAKĀNDAM. (continued 3)
Manmatha Nath Dutt translation
He incurred Vasishtha's curse, and was turned into Rākshasa. He took up water, intending to clear scores with Vasishtha; but at the request of his wife, desisted, pouring down the water at his own feet. Hence the name of Kalmashapada.— T.