A corpse certainly cannot utter a word,
But if it should, it would cast away its shroud.
“_Gold Mohur._”—Also called “Ashrufee”—a gold coin worth about fifteen
rupees.
“_Dhotee._”—Is a Sanscrit word, and is a cloth worn round the waist,
and fastened by being tucked in behind, and the appearance becomes that
of wide or narrow trousers. One of yellow silk, and made chiefly at
Benares, is called a “Pīt-ambar,” also from the Sanscrit.
“_Kāāba._”—This is referred to under “Nanak” in these Notes, but it
should be added, that it is the square building in Mecca, about 35 feet
in height, and 40 feet square, making almost a “cube,” which “kābāh”
means in Arabic. At the S.E. corner of this building is the famous
black stone, or “Hajr-as-Saih” set in silver, which has to be touched
with the right hand of the pilgrim, but Captain Burton said it was
often kissed.
“_Kabir._”—Under this same heading also of “Nanak” in these Notes is a
reference to this Fakir “Kabir.” The “Kabir-panthī” are a sect of
Hindus numerous in Upper and Central India. They have quite a
Quaker-like spirit, and have an abhorrence of all violence. Their
commandments are limited to Five:
I.—Life must not be violated, for it is the gift of God.
II.—The blood of man or beast must not be shed.
III.—Man must never lie.
IV.—Man must practise asceticism, and do the duties of piety and
devotion.
V.—Man must obey the spiritual guide, the great “Kabir,” and sing
hymns in his praise.
“Kabir” died at Gorakhpūr, and both Moslems and Hindus claimed the right
to bury him.
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