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7. Wine: It is called Madu (VII.61 ; 71); Surā (XVI.46), Madirā (IV.49) and Hālā (XVII.112 ; XVI.46). Hālā is perpared from śāli (XVII. 119). The wine prepared from grapes is called Drākṣārasapāoa (Ku. IV.10). Drinking is called Kaşāyapāna whereon Abhayatilakagani has interpreted it as Madyapāna. According to Durņasa, there is no harm in drinking it (IV.7).
Wine was taken in assemblies (Goșțbī IV.7). But Kumārapala placed a restriction on this ill-habit (XX.24). Some drunkards are referred to be strolling in the bazars after drinking (XIII. 7). Women also took wine with their husbands but in the time of pregnancy it was prohibited (XI.13 ; XVII.117).
(g) Dress
Various dresses were used for various seasons. The dress which is worn in Hemanta is cailed Haimana (XVI.63).
Various clothes are mentioned in the Dvyāśrayakāvya. Cotton fabrics (XV.71) and fine cotton cloth (XIX.58) are mentioned. These fine clothes were made in Srughna (Ku.II!.58) so they are called Srughnaja.
Amśuka : It is a silken cloth. Its price is mentioned either two or three golden coins (XVII.83). Another variety of silk is Kșauma (IX.30). Perhaps, is was a precious cloth.
Woollen: Woollen clothes are called Aurņavāsas (XVI.20). People of Saurāṣtra are called Aurņāmbaras because they wear the clothes made of wool (XV.67). It was the dress of mountaineers also (XV.68).
Leather : Leather of deer is referred to as a dress in mountainous areas (XV.68). It is called Tvakpața.
Kauşeya : It appears to be a silken cloth which is as soft as a koşa (the bud of a flower XV.68).
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