Sutra 90

Devanagari script

चीनसी रक्तकाली पाण्डुकाली वा ॥ कZ_०२.११.९० ॥

Transliteration

cīnasī raktakālī pāṇḍukālī vā

Translation

Cīnasī is either red-black (raktakālī) or pale-black (pāṇḍukālī).

Word by Word

• चीनसी: Chinese (a variety/material), used as an epithet
• Type: Noun (adjectival)
• Root: चीनसी
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग; प्रथमा एकवचनम् (विशेषणम्)

• रक्तकाली: reddish-black / black with a red tinge
• Type: Noun (adjectival)
• Root: रक्त + काली
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग; प्रथमा एकवचनम् (विशेषणम्)

• पाण्डुकाली: pale-black / black with a pale-yellowish tinge
• Type: Noun (adjectival)
• Root: पाण्डु + काली
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग; प्रथमा एकवचनम् (विशेषणम्)

• वा: or
• Type: Particle
• Root: वा
• Form: विकल्पार्थक-अव्ययम्

Entities Mentioned

• cīnasī leather

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FAQs

What does allowing two color-variants imply about state standards?

The state defines a controlled tolerance band (two acceptable tones) rather than a single rigid appearance, balancing quality control with market availability.

How would this help prevent corruption?

Clear acceptance criteria reduce discretionary rejection/acceptance by officials, limiting rent-seeking at inspection points.