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 Z 77 ^ 25. Afterwards to some of those who returned again he granted the duty of menial service* in temples ; to the people Tarana Nellur in the village of the 64 Gramams he granted the duty of holding a cup at certain Ceremonies, and to some he granted the Pur anas but the people of the 64 Gramams have no menial offices. 26. The Gift with Water and Flowers which was given at first to the Arya Bramins is called the Raja-Amsa (or share of the Raja) and what was given to those who returned the second time is 6alled the Anu- Bhogapen Jenmam (or Right of enjoying hereditary Propery.) 27« The Rights which were granted at first to the Tara* vadu (or chief House holder) of each village by Ek-Udakam (one water poured out for one grant) to the Gramams (or villages.) When two Anneyuneyam or Opponents in disputes of litigated Property are to perform the ceremony of ordeal, they must in that case declare it to beAnu-Bhogam, right by successu on bat the inhabitants of the other villages on swearing must declare their right of Jenmam right by brith. Of the Ek-Udak am, or those who received by water, there are but few and if w any of them swear (or dip) to the Jenmam y it will affect or des« troy their claim. In the Gramams there are not many Taranmar (or people acquainted with the particulars of these subjects), and very few know it ; in consequence of which the Authority and influence of the Smartanmar the Bramhmans who follow law^ as Expounders, is considerably diminished. 98. Afterwards Sri Purasu Rama transferred his Vira* HatyarDosham (or sin of manslaughter) to the Inhabitants Lands or Property : he also named them Warala Parasu, and afterwards they all went to their quarters, and there remain* ed. Hence in Vallapa-Nad there is no Gramam without JPro^ perty and Houses.
 * 1) £ Ramnad-karra and granted to them considerable Gifts of