# K. 1338. Stela from Khum Koh khnhaer (inscription of
Citrasena-Mahendravarman), 6th century Śaka

Kunthea Chhom and Gerdi Gerschheimer

Authors of digital edition: Kunthea Chhom, Gerdi Gerschheimer

Identifier: DHARMA_INSCIK01338

Repository: Khmer (tfc-khmer-epigraphy)

File path: texts/xml/DHARMA_INSCIK01338.xml

Language: Sanskrit [Khmer]

Commit: 2026-11-14 14:32 (f68ac07), last modified 2026-09-17 01:54
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## Palaeographic description

The akṣaras are characteristic of the seventh century.

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## Edition

1. Anuṣṭubh

⟨1⟩ bhaktyā bhagavataś śambho⟨2⟩r-
mmātāpitror anujñayā
⟨3⟩ sthāpitañ citrasenena
⟨4⟩ liṅgañ jayati śāmbhavam·

## Translation

1.

Victorious is the liṅga of Śambhu having been installed by Citrasena
with devotion towards Lord Śambhu ⟨and⟩ with the permission from his
parents.

## Translation

1.

Victorious is the liṅga of Śambhu having been installed by Citrasena
with devotion towards Lord Śambhu ⟨and⟩ with the permission from his
parents.

## Commentary

This inscription is identical to three inscriptions, viz. K. 116, K. 122
and K. 1458.

## Bibliography

Preliminary edition by Gerdi Gerschheimer, probably making use of the
photo K1338.jpg.