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² The translation is as given by J. H. Woods, *The Yoga System of Patañjali*, p. 216. In a foot-note, it is remarked: "Contrary to Mr. G. R. Kaye's opinion, the following passages show that the place-value system of decimals was known as early as the sixth century A.D." The above passage is also noted by Sir P. C. Ray in his *History of Hindu Chemistry*, Vol. II, p. 117.