Summary: of learning by Vamana (who was also the author of the Vamana Rekhdyana) makes an important line in a secondary production rubbed out or lost. Mr. Bhattacharya’s conjectural restoration of the line in question, ‘rydinam aryah santy aitya-niéamesthitah,’ deserves our gratitude.” According to this, Arya Sivacharya of Kashmir in A.D. I443 essays to restore the Vamana Rekhdyana by conjectural emendation of its text, Bakula, haying obtained order from the king, the son of
Sidasva', erected a hermitage which is described in the Chronicles.” Take, further, the Vamana Rekfryana itself, where the foundation of a hermitage, erected by a wise man, Vamana by name, is recorded. Seeing the said verses, preparations were then, during the time of Mirza Shahrukh in Kashmir, made by Arya Sivacharya for the construction of that edifice. No doubt about the time can be raised, since it is to be ascertained by examination of similiar words in the Chronicle of Kashmir. For the rest, everything has been satisfactorily explained by Professor Bhattacharya in his critical edition, in the Vamana Rekhdyana printed at the Government Press at Berlin, 1897, It is found in No. 108 of the Sanskrit MSS, listed in the catalogue of the East India Library and from No. Iog in Prof. Roth’s Catalogue.” Kripacharya was admitted to the order by Pavani 2man; no trace of their lineage can be found in the Chronicles of Battifayan. The said Pavani Alzama, a grammarian, was a resident of the town of Bahrampur in the district of Mysore, Through his reviving effect we see a sigh of relief in the kingdom of Kashmir.” I have dealt in a few words with the Chronicles for the benefit of those who are keen on such studies. Should you wish to study these Chronicles, I shall gladly reveal the secret of their construction, elucidating for you the patristic references and pantheons of gods, especially to help you to acquire the ability to form deductions relative to the re- formation of a chronological system, in order that the premisses and deductions in your epistles may be agreeably formulated. This I have communicated in gentle tones with a view to elevating your. character, that you may be enabled never to waver, and be a help to all who follow your guidance. May it be well with you! ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. I am grateful for the discerning attentiveness in dis-
**cerpt from Introduction 📖 to the book on Buddhist practices in India by J. Takakusu published by the Oxford University Press. The text elaborates on topics such as salutations, learning methods, hair rules, funeral practices, and more as described by the Chinese traveler I-tsing in ancient India. The book delves into the specific aspects of Buddhist rituals, monastic life, and geographical references like Pavini and historical figures like Vamana, providing keen insights into the religious practices and cultural milieu of the time. It also includes an extensive index for easy reference to the mentioned terms and themes throughout the work.📚✨