The ''hasta'' ( sa, हस्त (hásta); ()) is a traditional
India
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* ''Unit'' (a ...
of
length, measured from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. It equals 24 ''
aṅgulas'' orﾠ about 18
inches, about 45 centimetres.
4 ''hastas'' make one ''dhanus'',
and 400 ''hastas'' make one ''
nalva''. 8 ''hastas'' make one ''rajju''.
See also
*
Cubit
The cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. It was primarily associated with the Sumerians, Egyptians, and Israelites. The term ''cubit'' is found in the Bible regarding ...
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Units of length
Customary units in India
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