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"The next example exhibits the entire series. Given the length of the house 9 cubits, width 3 cubits, to find the (Ādāyam) and Śelavu, etc., etc. By the rule 9×3=27, 27×8=216, and 216÷12=18,—12=(Ādāyam) 27×9=243, and 243÷10=24, remainder 3,—which is the Śelavu or loss, and so on according to the rule. The Yoni is Garuḍa, the star Revatī, the part of the lunar month the third day, the day of the week Thursday, the constellation Pisces, and the caste Vaiśya."