Indian Antiquary Vol 16

Author(s): John Faithfull Fleet, Richard Carnac Temple
Publisher: Swati Publications

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THE INDIAN ANTIQUARY.
[FEBRUARY, 1887.
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scats," thrones, which were sometimes set regarded as a suitable present from a father to with gems, 100 beds, 101 some of which were cur- his son, to mark his appreciation of his distained and incensed, 102 basket-cradles, car- tinguished conduct;150 and so were gems from pets10 lamps, os golden platters, 1 golden cas. an amorous bridegroom to his bride-elect's kets, and other "vessels of gold,"20% water- father in support of his marriage proposal : 131 jus, o iron-ladders, and metal censers." and they also formed part of the reciprocal We have an instance of the decorations of some of complimentary presents sent by one sovereign the tenzples in the description of the tooth-relic to another by the hands of their ambassadors.182 sluine of Baling, which was "inlaid with gold, The legends have preserved some traces of the adorned with hanging pearl-necklaces, ... domestic and social life of the people of Jifficult like the early sur to look at, owing the Dakhan in these early times. Amongst the to the radiarce of varions gerns dazzling the articles of their food were rice, 18 rice-gruel,1*
cakes, 15 cocoa-nuts, 16 edible roots, 1st and other They give us also some instanccs of the | victuals.135 They cooked their food with wood dress and personal ornaments of the fuel :139 and they ate their rice off platters of different classes of the people in those days. leaves.140 When away from home every man, We have the court-dress' of the king of Siriwat- except their princes, 1 cooked his own food: 113 tha, 113 and the 'vestments,"118 of his subjects; and when at home their wives and other the woman's clothes of richest texture in the women ato what remained of the men's meals." Tegend of Vijaya's mother;"15 the splendid They entertained their friends, and especially clothing of the Yakkhinis of Ceylon;"16 and the distinguished guests, with feasts and lan. best attiro'of the women of Madhura." Sure of quets : 1and they showod hospitality to tra. he worren's clothes were of fine linen; of which vellers, and particularly towards distressed there is a remarkable example in the almost strangers. They paid and received compli. transparent linen dress sont as a present by the mentary visits, 140 and used mutual salutations king of Kalinga to Buddha's friend the king of and congratulations, and friondly greetings;'* Kôsla." Some of the men wore coats with and they exchanged complimentary presents," sleeves.110 Vijaya's Yakkhini mistress wore some of which were of considerable value,"so innumerablc ornarents when slo adorned her while the more ordinary sort were betel-leaves self to captivate him;" 20 so also the princess of and flowers. 151 Aged female relatives made Madhurâ wore every description of golden valuable gifts to the younger members of their ornaments when dressed up to go to her new families and these presents sometimes caused home.191 Jewels" are mentioned in general dissensions amongst their other relations.159 Terms, and also pearl necklaces and valuable Women carried their children straddle upon rings.12: They used garlands and bonquets of their hips :1 they employed their leisure time Aowers,ess and incense, * and perfumes, and in spinning thread under the shade of the trees every kind of charming ornament;129 and they on the banks of tanks:1's the wives of Brahmans bathed in warm scented water.12 Jewels were sometimes cultivated the ground ;156 and some
9 Col. II. 19; III. 92, 93, 127: Dath. 38: Pow. Hisl. Bud. 331.
Turn. 4, 8, 7: Mon. Dud. 908 100 lph. II. 19. Turn. 4,5: Min. Bud. 208: Dath. 38. 101 Titra. 19: Pom. Hirt. Bud 33 1. 309 Turn. 19.
193 Turn 59. 104 7'ern 3: Man. Bu 2017 - Dath. 39: ante, XIII. 36, 37. 38 ante. XIII. 37. 201 Tarr. 3.
394 Turn. 41. 300 Term. 49.
210 Turn. 07. 911 Rom. Hist. Bud. 331. 114 Dath. 38. 213 Turn. 50): ante, XIII. 46. 11. Ibid. us ante. III. 37. 714 ante, XIII. 46. Turn. 51. 119 4. Rom. XX. 85. 210. Si vuell, II. 238. 190 Tun 49.
11 Turn. 51. 19 Rom. Hirt. Bud 270, 333. 213 Turn. 49 : Dath, 39 Rock. 92. 28. Rom. Hist. Bid. 281. 282.
Rom. Hist. Budl. 334 : Siyuki, II, 240, 211, 134 Tur 42: Rom. Hist. Therl. 334. 187 Dith. 39: Mr-Hian, 157: Si.yu-ki, II. 240, 211. 1 Rom. Hirt. Bud. 333. 125 Ibid. 334. 19 Tbid. 976.
11 Turis. 51.
13° Torn. 51 : ante, XIII. 46.
153 ante, XIII. 46: Uph. II. 174: Turn. 44, 19. Rice was imported into Ceylon from India at this time. (See Tarn. 49). Wild paddy grew in Ceylon. (See Uph. II. 174: ante, XIII. 46). 13+ ante, XIII. 46.
135 Turn. 59. 13 Uph. II. 174. 137 Turn. 49. 15 Turn. 49. 15) Man. Bud. 57. 14 Turu, 44: ante, XIII. 37.
10 Turn. 49. 1. Turn. 49 : Man, Bud. 57: Si-yu-ki, II. 40, 241, 149 Turn. 49.
2** L'ph. II. 21, 22, 174; III. 129: Trorn. 49: Man. Buil. 56, 209, 211.
145 ante, XIII. 46: Si -RI, II. 240, 241. 10 8iyu-ki, IL. 236.11 Ibid. 213. 1. ante. XIII. 46. 11 As. Res. XX. 85: Tib. Gram, 166: Rock, 69. 10 Uph. II. 175 : Turn. 51, 53 : ante, XIII. 46. 351 Turn 57.
153 Turn. 5. 153 lph. II. 19: Turn. 5.
15. ante, XIII. 46. The custom is the same in the present day.
153 Uph. II. 173: Turn. 18. 156 Mar. Dud. 334.