Janasthāna
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in the texts
Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa
A region of the forest where Śūrpaṇakhā dwells and where the battle with Khara's forces occurs.
While he was dwelling there, Śūrpaṇakhā — a Rākṣasī who dwelt in Janasthāna and could assume any form at will — was disfigured by him.
"A certain rākṣasa named Khara, younger brother of Rāvaṇa, dwelling in Janasthāna, has been uprooting and harrying all the ascetics.
"Leave Janasthāna quickly with your kinsmen — for one without substance and of little valor, what kind of dwelling is this place?