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[No. 1, 
Postscript to Babu Ra'jekdrala'la Mitra’s Paper on Spirituous 
Prinks in Ancient India. 
It has been stated on page 7, that a “ fatted calf” was once slaughtered 
for the entertainment of Rama, hut no notice lias been met with of his 
having been offered any liquor. I find, however, that he was not averse 
to drinking. The following extract from the last hook of the Ramayana 
shows that he and his exemplary wife, Sita, were as much given to 
drinking as other people of their time. The passage runs thus : ‘ Em¬ 
bracing Sita with both his hands, Kakutstha (Rama) made her drink pure 
Maireya wine, even as Indra makes Sachi partake of nectar. Servants 
quickly served flesh-meat variously cooked, and fruits of different kinds for 
the use of Rama. Hosts of Apsaras, proficient in singing and dancing, and 
accomplished and handsome damsels, exhilarated with wine, danced and sang 
for the entertainment of Rama and Sita.” It is said that it was the usual 
every-day practice of Rama, to devote his evenings to this feasting and 
musical entertainment as a fitting sequel to his onerous regal duties of the 
forenoon. 
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On page 11 the word “ reference” at the end of line 1 should be read 
iC references,” and “ won over over” at the beginning of line 28, should be 
“ won over.” On page 13, “ especially” at the beginning of line IT, should be 
(< especial.” 
