A History of Indian Literature v1.c8.s6.36

v1.c8.s6.36

² This consists of the two "Araṇis" or friction-sticks, of which the one is a small board, the other a pointed stick which is turned round in the small board until a flame results. This is the fire-producing implement still used at the present day by many primitive peoples, *e.g.* the Eskimos, — doubtless one of the most primitive utensils of mankind.