[48] The _Caida_, or _Kayda_, is the _Kenra_ of Forskäl, or the _Pandamùs odoratissima_ of Linnæus. On account of the similarity in the leaves, it has been called also _Bromelia_. The natives of Otaheite cover their houses with it. The farina of the male flowers is used as a perfume. _F._ [49] The Indians divide good works into _Gnana_ and _Karma_: Under the former appellation they comprehend wisdom, meditation, and internal spiritual employment. _Karma_, on the other hand, signifies practice, external exercise. Meditation and spiritual works are the occupation of the philosophers, particularly the _Budhists_. The _Karma_, however, or external good works, such as prayer, lustrations, offerings, and the like, are confined by the Brahman priests merely to the common people. _A._ [50] According to Stevens the Tical is equal to a Rupee. _E. T._ [51] This sovereign died 56 years before the birth of Christ. _A._ [52] A Paolo is worth about 6d. sterling; and ten Bajocchi make a Paolo. [53] The author’s information respecting the coins, measures and weights in the different parts of India is without doubt useful, and of great importance to those who wish to be acquainted with the Indian trade; but a fuller account of them may be found in Stephen’s _Guide to the Trade of India_, and, if I am not mistaken, in a volume of the _Transactions of the Batavian Society_. _F._