They inhabit mountains, and have intercourse with the Apsarasas, or heavenly nymphs.

Sometimes they appear not altogether as good beings, sometimes entirely harmless.
"The souls of men enslaved to their passions will rise no higher than the Yakshas." MENU, xii.47.The subject of the Meghaduta, or Cloud-Messenger of Kalidasa, so elegantly translated by Mr.Wilson, is the regret of a Yaksha for his beloved wife.

Compare Mr.Wilson's note on the Yakshas, Cloud Messenger, p.

69.] [Footnote 15: p.4.l.7._Nala too, 'mong kings the tiger_.

Nara Sardula, the Tiger warrior.