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The Shulbasutras of Baudhayana, Apastamba, Katyayana and Manava: With Text, English Translation and Commentary c7.351

The Śulbasūtras of Baudhāyana, Āpastamba, Kātyāyana and Mānava: With Text, English Translation and Commentary c7.351

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c7.351

Now, these (units of chariot measure) are explained. 1 *īṣā* equals 188 *aṅgulas*, 1 *akṣa* 104 *aṅgulas* and 1 *yuga* 86 *aṅgulas*. These are according to the (Vedic) *Caraṇa* school and are known as chariot measures.