The Science of the Shulba: A Study in Early Hindu Geometry c17.38

c17.38

¹ *Ibid*, ix. 5. Note the difference between the commentators and Bürk about the correct interpretation of these two rules of Āpastamba. I think on the whole the orthodox interpretation to be more fair and consistent with the intention of the *Śruti*. For any other interpretation would disturb the similarity of the altar at successive constructions which is expressly forbidden.