Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c32.s1.44

c32.s1.44

The second hour ends at noon when eating is not allowed. The afternoon, like the forenoon, comprises two hours. The expiry of the first hour at night is announced by beat of the drum by the sub-director or Karmadāna himself. Sunrise and sunset are announced by beat of drum at the outside of the gate of the monastery by "the servants and porters" stationed there (p. 145).