History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c8.s14.7

v1.c8.s14.7

(1) Out of a heap of pure lotus flowers, a third, a fifth, a sixth were offered respectively to the gods Śiva, Viṣṇu and Sûrya and a quarter was presented to Bhavânî. The remaining six were given to the venerable preceptor. Tell quickly the number of lotuses.⁵