Essay name: Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika (Study)
Author:
Artatrana Sarangi
Affiliation: Savitribai Phule Pune University / Department of Sanskrit and Prakrit Languages
This is a study in English of the Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika (written by Lolla Lakshmidhara) representing an encyclopedic manual for emperors. The Samrajyalaksmipithika encompasses about 3870 verses in addressing topics such as public festivals, governance, warfare (military strategy), and rituals associated with the Tantric worship for the deity Samrajya-Lakshmi.
Chapter 3 - General Ritual mentioned in Samrajya-lakshmi-pithika
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of quadrangular or circular size or shaped after a
lotus. SLP provides option regarding digging of
such pits which are of the size of (1x1) cubit size.
One is free to dig pits of a particular shape in all
four directions or he may follow a systematic order.
The quadrangular in the east, the half-moon shaped
one (semicircular) in the south, the circular in the
west and the one, shaped after a lotus in the north.
The altar and the pits are now smeared with cow-dung and
water and when dried, are decorated with five-coloured
powders. On the adjoining outer platforms on both sides
of each gate are placed water-filled jars with auspicious
marks. Platters containing sprouts and vessels for
incense (dhupapatra) etc. are placed in their right
places and decked with garlands of flowers. The priest
takes care to order for placing the four seats shaped after
a turtle (kurm盲sana) and a number of lightposts in
their respective places, (14-22).
Royal invitation to the preceptor and the priests :
Such invitations are accorded on the day
preceding to the day of sacrifice. The king on the
aforesaid day, gets up early in the morning, washes
his feet, observes abstinence in matters of speech and
