Essay on the Architecture of the Hindus c4.s3.71

c4.s3.71

dagger The title of a religious book held in high reverence by the followers of *Siva*, and which treats, 1st, of several species of charities, such as the building of a caravanserai, and digging of tanks and wells for the accommodation of travellers; 2dly, of religious duties diurnal and periodical, of the various kinds of sacraments, and of ceremonies propitious or expiative, in which are included the holy incantations wherewith temples are sanctified, and images of deities deified and adorned; and lastly, of the nature of the godhead and his attributes, of souls, elements, and other principles, and of contemplation, &c. [^asterisk]: * Two rival systems of religious rites and prayers observed among the followers of *Vishnu*.