Skanda (17356)

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Skanda
Entry 17356, Page 607, Col. 2
(skanda, skanda)
Skanda¦, n. of an evil being: Mvy 4761 = Tib. skem byed, a demon that causes drought. It is possible, but far from certain, that this is to be identified with the Skt. god Skanda, who is said to cause diseases in children.