The
Sahyadri-khanda, considered a part of the
Skanda Purana, also mentions the same classification as the
Rajatarangini. For example, fragments of the
Sahyadri-khanda, featured in
Hemadri's
Chatur-varga-chintamani (13th century), quote
Shiva to provide this classification. The text identifies its heroes, the
Shenvis, as Sarasvatas. In the text, Shiva also provides an alternative classification of Pancha Gaudas, stating that the ancient sages made these divisions: • Trihotras • Agnivaisyas • Kanyakubjas • Kanojyas • Maitrayanas == In the
kaifiyats ==