The Ancient and Medieval Architecture of India: A Study of Indo-Aryan Civilisation c10.8

c10.8

The four gateways marking the cardinal points were reproductions of the gateways of the Indo-Aryan village. The rail was the same as that which enclosed the sacrificial area in the Vedic sacrifices. The Buddha, as an inspired Kshatriya teacher, disputed the Brahman interpretation of the Vedas and the efficacy of Brahmanical sacrifices; but his followers, whatever their varna or colour might be, worshipped him with the immemorial rites which belonged to all who came within the pale of the Indo-Aryan village community.