The Shulbasutras of Baudhayana, Apastamba, Katyayana and Manava: With Text, English Translation and Commentary c8.t35.2
The Śulbasūtras of Baudhāyana, Āpastamba, Kātyāyana and Mānava: With Text, English Translation and Commentary c8.t35.2
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c8.t35.2
The qualifications of *śulbabid* and the nature of *śaṅku* and rope are described. The *śulbabid* is one who is versed in geometry (measurement of areas), calculations, and altar construction and who takes up as a profession the measurement of areas.