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BK. XLII.
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whole represented) the fundamental principles in the conduct of government and instruction.
17. The dogs were boiled on the eastern side (of the courtyard);-in reverential acknowledgment of the fact that the vivifying and expanding power in nature issues from the east.
The washings took place at the eastern steps, and the water was kept on the east of the washingplace;-in reverential acknowledgment of the fact that heaven and earth have placed the sea on the left.
The vessel contained the dark-coloured liquid ;teaching the people not to forget the original practice (at ceremonies).
18. The rule was that the (principal) guest should face the south. The quarter of the east suggests the idea of the spring, the name of which (also) denotes the appearance of insects beginning to move :-(there is then at work that mysterious) intelligence which gives birth to all things. The quarter of the south suggests the idea of the summer, the name of which (also) denotes what is great :-what nourishes things, encourages their growth, and makes them great is benevolence. The quarter of the west suggests the idea of the autumn, the name of which also denotes gathering or collecting :-—the fruits of the earth are gathered at this season, suggesting the idea of justice in discrimi
1 Compare the statement in paragraph 3, that 'the viands come forth from the room on the east. Khăn Hsiang-tao says : The dog is a creature that keeps watch, and is skilful in its selection of men ;-it will keep away from any one who is not what he should be. On this account the ancients at all their festive occasions of eating and drinking employed it.'
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| SR No. | 007678 |
| Book Title | Satapatha Bramhana Part 02 |
| 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 |