Satapatha Bramhana Part 02

SR No.: 007678
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Julius Eggeling
Publisher: Oxford
Publication Year: 1885
Total Pages: 2521
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 44 MB

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THE LÎ af.
BK. XII.
the end of the year :--all (after the pattern of) the sacrifices of the son of Heaven.
13. The grand temple (of La) corresponded to the Hall of Distinction of the son of Heaven, the Khả gate of the (marquis's palace) to the Kâo (or outer) gate of the king's, and the Kih gate to the Ying? They shook the bell with the wooden clapper in the court as was done in the royal court, in announcing governmental orders.
14. The capitals of the pillars with hills carved on them, and the pond-weed carving on the small pillars above the beams; the second storey and the great beams projecting under the eaves; the polished pillars and the windows opposite to one another; the earthen stand on which the cups, after being used, were placed; the high stand on which the jade tokens were displayed aloft; and the slightly carved screen:— all these were ornaments of the temple of the son of Heaven.
15. (The princes of La) had, as carriages, that of (Shun), the lord of Yü, furnished with bells; that of the sovereign of Hsiâ, with its carved front; the Great carriage (of wood), or that of Yin ; and the carriage (adorned with jade), or that of Kâu.
16. They had, as flags or banners, that of (Shun), the lord of Yü; the yak's tail of the sovereign of Hsiâ ; the great white flag of Yin; and the corresponding red one of Kâu.
The five gates of the royal palace, beginning with the outermost, were the Kao (), the KhQ (VI), the Rib (hi). the Ying (L), and the La ( ); the palaces of the princes wanted the Kảo and Ying gates. The grand temples appear to have been constructed on a similar plan, to the east of the palace.
. And in the temple of LQ, also, it is implied.
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