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journal, r. a. s. (ceylon). [Vol. VIIL 



(8.) 



Bali, or Dues. 

 Strictly speaking, orthodox Buddhists are enjoined to set apart, 

 from their " worldly goods" live dues (bait) : — 



1. Rdja-baliya, the tithe due to the king. 



2. Deva-baliya, the portion offered to the gods, 



3. Ndti-baliya, the share given to kinsfolk. 



4. Atithi-baliya, the guests' or wayfarers' portions. 



5. Pubba - Preta-ba liya, the portion allotted to the shades of 



the departed. 



Of these bali, the first three are specially required of culti- 

 vators : the other two should be discharged by all persons. 



The Rdja-baliya ought to be paid over in the field itself ; the 

 rest at home. 



In former times grants of land were apportioned by the Kings 

 to different Devdles and Koyils, where distinct gods were not 

 infrequently worshipped. 



Thus, to this day, the adjoining hamlets of Kalutara, on the 

 north and south of the Kajuganga, retain the names Desapura or 

 Desastara, and Veldpura. The former is said to derive its name 

 from Devasdstra, a synonym of VibMsana, brother of Havana, 

 the mythical ruler of Larika and abductor of Sita ; the latter from 

 the war on the seaboard ( Veld) in which Kanda Kumara also 

 rendered substantial aid to the bereaved Rama against Ravana. 

 On this account it is asserted that Kataragama Deviyo is espe- 

 cially honoured south of the Kaluganga.* 



(9.) 



Incantations used in Deviyanne Danaya. 



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