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43-44. The *Śrī-bandha* (type of) base should be made for the couches of the gods, the Brahmans, and the kings; and the *Pāda-bandha* (type of) base is suited to the couches of all (other) castes.² 45-46. The *Prati-bhadra* (type of) pedestal is suited to the couches of the gods, the Brahmans, and the Kshatriyas (lit., kings); and the *Vedi-bhadra* pedestal is suitable for the couches of the Vaiśyas and of the Śūdras.¹