Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c9.s14.10
Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c9.s14.10
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Time was measured by *nālikā* or the shadow of a gnomon (*saṅkucchāyā*).¹²⁴ *Tulā* (balance) is mentioned. Wrong weights and measures (*kūṭatulla*, *kūṭamāna*) were in use.¹²⁵