THE JAINS. Qo:} 



the laws, who observes the rules of the Jams, who 

 has zeal to rei)air the Jain temples, who perseveres 

 in observing the ceremonies of Ashtami and Chatur- 

 ilasi, (8th and 14th of each half month;) he who pu- 

 rifies his head by the drops of the sandal water, in 

 which the images of the Jains are bathed, to such I 

 bow my head," &c. &c. 



As the Brahmeiis, who follow the Vklas, fast on 

 the day called Ecadasi, (11th of each fortnight;) in 

 like manner the Jains fast on the 8th and 14th days. 

 (Ashtami and Chaturdas'i), twice a fortnight : they 

 also worship the serpent Naga, on the festival of 

 A7iant achat urdasi, in like manner as othei\Hindus, 

 and tie over their shoulders a red thread. 



At this time, the Jains have four Mafhdd'hipas, 

 or chief pontiffs, at the following places, 1 Penu- 

 gonda or Pen?iaconda, 2 Canchi or Conjeveram, 

 3 Collapur, 4 Delhi. 



Their S'anni/asis, for a long time back, have resided 

 in these places, with power over all those professing 

 their religion ; these pontiffs teach their laws, duties 

 and customs ; and, if they observe any irregularities 

 among- their flocks, punish them according to the 

 nature of the offence. 



The Jains intermarry with women of other fami- 

 lies, or Gotrds, and eat with the disciples of their 

 several priests and casts. But, though the Jains of 

 all countries are of the same religion, they should 

 not employ the Gurus of one Mafha, or college, to 

 attend funerals, and perform the ceremonies of an- 

 other ; but they are to behave with respect antf civi- 

 lity to them, on account of their profession and 

 rank. 



Sravaft'O-B^lligola is the principal residence of the 

 Jain Giirui : even the JaiVw, below the Ghats, consider 



