History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c7.s5.9

v1.c7.s5.9

² *Atharvaveda* (vi. 141) mentions the method of making *mithuna* marks on the ears. In (xii. 4. 6) the practice is denounced. The *Maitrâyaṇî Saṁhitâ* has a chapter dealing with this topic. The method of making such marks is dealt with in iv. 2. 9.