Atri Smriti 4.2

English (machine translation) 4.2

Language: English

4.2

One is released from grave sins, minor sins, and polluting deeds. / The three-footed Gāyatrī mentioned in the Vājasaneyi Veda, / recited thrice while submerged in water, removes all sin.

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After having intercourse with a brahmin woman, one should bathe and give water jars to a brahmin.

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After having intercourse with a Kṣatriya or Vaiśya woman, one is purified by repeating the Tāpasa hymn three times.

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After having intercourse with a Śūdra woman, one is purified by repeating the Aghamarṣaṇa three times.

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Having approached the wives of one's guru, one is purified by twelve repetitions of the Vṛṣabha hymn.

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Having drunk what is undrinkable, one is purified by drinking water with the Aghamarṣaṇa.

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If incapable of penance, one is purified by grieving throughout the entire night.

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Having recited 'Agnīṣomā' and 'Indrāsomā', the defiler of a maiden is released.

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Atrismṛti (Atrisaṃhitā) — Atri, Sanskrit