A History of South India from Prehistoric Times to the Fall of Vijayanagar c12.69
A History of South India from Prehistoric Times to the Fall of Vijayanagar c12.69
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c12.69
In the sphere of religion and ethics the influence of Northern ideas is most marked. The practice of walking some distance to escort a departing guest was observed by Karikāla who went on foot for a distance of ‘seven steps’ (saptapadi) before requesting him to mount a chariot drawn by four milk-white steeds. The slaughter of a cow, the destruction of a foetus, and the killing of a brahmin were accounted heinous offences; though ingratitude, according to the established code, was held to be even worse.