Local Government in Ancient India c9.82

c9.82

¹ It is interesting to note that such an absolute standard is laid down by Nārada, V. 5 (already quoted), 6, and 7: 'Sweeping the gateway, the privy, the road, and the place of rubbish; shampooing the secret parts of the body; gathering and putting away the leavings of food, ordure, and urine; and lastly, rubbing the master's limbs when desired; this should be regarded as impure work. *All other work besides this is pure.*'