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The Indian Analyst
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South Indian Inscriptions |
INSCRIPTION OF THE SANGAMASIMHA (who is) a student of the Adhvaryu (vēda i.e., Yajurvēda) and Bhānudēva of the Lōhāyana gōtra, (who is) a student of the Adhvaryu (vēda), (and) Bhavaruchi of the Paurna gōtra, (who is) a student of the Rigvēda, for the performance of the five great sacrifices, (viz.,) bali, charu, vaiśvadēva, agnihōtra (and) offerings to fire. (L. 12) “Wherefore, none should cause any obstruction while these Brāhmanas are enjoying, cultivating, getting cultivated and directing (others to cultivate the land in the donated village) according to the customary rules of agrahāras granted to Brāhmanas. The residents of this village also, submitting to these (Brāhmanas), should make over to them the customary (share) of measurable (things), gold and other taxes. And Kings of the future whether born in our family or others, desiring to share in the reward of the religious merit of (this gift of) land and considering that wealth is liable to be lost, that life is followed by separation, and that virtues (alone) endure for a long time, and believing that gifts made to meritorious persons are excellent, and wishing to accumulate for a long time, fame as bright and splendid as moon-beams, should consent to and preserve this our gift.” (L.19) Moreover, the holy Vyāsa has said—
(Here follow four benedictive and imprecatory verses). The Year 200 (and) 30 (and) 2, (the month) Kārttika, the bright (fortnight), (the lunar day) 10 (and)5. |
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