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श्री.
परिशिष्ट.
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लेख नं. १ हम यहां पर अकबर के फरमानकी नकल करते हैं और मालकन साहबने जो उसके विषय में लिखा है उसका जिकर करते हैं
An application was made to me to prevent the slaying of animals during the Putehoossur, or twelve days which they hold sacred: and the original Firman of Akber (carefully kept their high priest at Dojein) was sent for uy perusal. The following is a literal translation of this curious document.
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MEMONS OF CENTRAL INDIA & MALCOLM VOL. II, LC-135 & 136 (Foot note.)
"In THE NAME OF GOD, GOD IS GREAT.
Firman of the Emperor Jnialo-deen Mahomed Akber, Shali, Padsha, Chaze,
Be it known to the Moottasuddies of Malva, that as the whole of our desires consist in the preformance of good actions, and our virtuous intentions are constantly directed to one object, that of delighting and gaining the hearts of our subjects, &c. :
We, on hearing mention made of persons of any religion or faith whatever who pass their lives in san tity, employ their time in spiritual devotion, and are alone intent on the contemplation of the Deity, shut our eyes on the external forms of their worship, and considering only the intention of their hearts, we feel a powerful inclination to admit them to our association from a wish to do what may be acceptable to the Deity. On this account, having heard of the extraordinary holiness and of the severe penances performed by Hir bujisoor and his disciples, who reside in Guzerat, and are lately come from thence, we bave ordered them to the presenc, and they have been ennobled by having permission to kiss the abode of honour,
