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It is stated (chap. xxxviii) that four main doors should be constructed on the four sides of all kinds of buildings of gods and men (lines 2-4) and the smaller doors are stated to be constructed at convenient places (4). Many other still smaller doors are constructed at the intervening spaces (19, etc). The gutters are made conveniently and sloped downwards (5-7). Drains or jala-dvāra (water-gate) are made beneath the halls (8). The main doors are always furnished with a flight of stairs (12).