सौदास ने महर्षि गौतम के श्राप के कारण राक्षस का शरीर प्राप्त किया था। रामायण के प्रभाव से ही वह उस श्राप से मुक्ति पा सका।
Saudasa had acquired the body of a demon due to the curse of Maharishi Gautama. It was only due to the influence of Ramayana that he was able to get rid of that curse. 41 1/2.