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References
- ↑ Dalal, Roshen (2014). Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide. Penguin UK.
- ↑ Barua, Dāsa, Harendranath, Yogeśa (1992). Reflections on Assam, 1944-1983: a collection of writings. Harendranath Barua Memorial Society. p. 75.
- ↑ Datta, Amaresh (1987). Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature. Sahitya Akademi. p. 480.
