Manava Dharmashastra 2.2

The Laws of Manu 2.2

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2.2

To act solely from a desire for rewards is not laudable, yet an exemption from that desire is not (to be found) in this (world): for on (that) desire is grounded the study of the Veda and the performance of the actions, prescribed by the Veda.

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Commentaries (2)

Manubhāṣya — Medhātithi, Sanskrit
Manuṭīkā — Govindarāja, Sanskrit

Linked texts (1)

Mānava Dharmaśāstra — Manu & Bhṛgu, Sanskrit