Captain James Low on Buvp ma and the Phrabdt. 78 
In the Milinda, the Bali work already quoted, this Chakkra is described 
as one of the seven precious things procured from the M/aha Samud,ho, or 
the great ocean, and is typical of universal domination. 
It is stated in the eighth volume of the Asiatic Researches, that VisHnu, 
at the request of the Devatas, cut the body of Suri with his Chakkra into 
fifty-one pieces, which were scattered over the earth; and that each place, 
where a piece was left, became one where the Linga was afterwards 
worshipped. 
We do not find on the Phrabdt any very decided Phallic symbol; but 
there are several which indirectly allude to it: the ship and mast are 
amongst these. Captain Sykes* informs us, “ that the Buddhist temples 
examined by him contain enormous hemispherical emblems, which may be 
compared with the Zing.’ The small conical pyramids of earth which the 
Siamese erect in the fifth month of their year, distinctly refer to the Phallic 
worship. Mr. Colebrooke observes, that the worship of the Linga and 
VisuNu originated at a period when the Buddhist religion was flourishing, 
and thence may be inferred the little respect the Buddhists pay to that deity. 
No. 2. 
Unahit Sangcha. The Siamese call this the Mongkut, or tiara of Bupp Ha, 
or Phrad Phit. It is peaked, or pyramidal ; being, no doubt, emblematical 
of the solar ray. 
We learn from Mr. Maurice that the same shape was retained in the 
Persian tiara, and the Phrygian bonnet of Mirura: and he also asserts, 
that a similar one was worn by the Druids “ of the sect of the elder Bup,n, 
Open, or WopDEN.” 
The Siamese priests go close shaved, and wear no covering on the head. 
The Mongkut is worn by their actors in theatrical exhibitions, when it is 
their province to display in mimicry the action of heroes and demi-gods. 
No. 3. 
Bat keo int handn, or the vase, or jar, used by Siamese priests to hold the 
provisions which they collect in their daily rounds. I believe the Kéo 
int handn is the amethyst. 
* Bombay Literary Transactions, vol. iii. p. 310. 
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