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THE SECOND LECTURE

The import-
ance of
Krama in
vedic cere-
monies and
in certain
eases of
succession of
heirs.

the order of sequence in which the texts must be taken
to stand with reference to each other or in which the
acts must follow each other. Thus virtually Sthana
becomes identical with Krama (the order of succession).
Accordingly it is said that Sthana has the same mean-
ing as Krama.' In fact that which gives an importance to
the relative position (Sthana) in matters of construction
is that there is a sort of interdependence between
clauses and things which are bound to transpire in a
certain order of sequence. Accordingly the relation
arising from portion is often useful in settling the
meaning and effect of texts which are thus related
by position. Hence the value of Sthana, though it
is not very great in matters of construction. The
question ot' Krama (order) is of grave importance
as regards the Vedic ceremonies. The rules of
Krama may also be turned to account in settling the
relative position in some cases of heirs, whose position
isi not determined by express texts. As for instance, in
the case of the succession of the sons of daughters of
agnate relations. When such an heir presents two
oblations bnly to one of the ancestors a difficulty has
been felt whether he is to be placed after or before an
agnate relation who offers only one oblation to such
ancestor. In the case of such a question the considera-
tions which Jaimini introduces in the rules of Krama
laid down in Book V. of his work, maybe of consider-
able help. But a resort to these rules has never been
tried in such a case.

I I Laugalrshi Bhashkara.