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THE PRACTICE OF SUTTEE

before she goeth to leap in the fire, she fareth to a tank, or pool of water, which is nigh there, to wash her body. The which being done, they take from her the jewels wherewith she was adorned, and at that place a prayer is offered by a Bramin, and alms are given to the Bramines.

THE RAMA GHAT AT AYODHA.

This being done, and having been clad, in the pool, with a shroud of yellow colour, she cometh forth from the water and goeth joyfully toward the place where she shall spring into the fire. Before her she findeth a deep pit with glowing coals, but that

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