Ancient Indian Historical Tradition c32.62

c32.62

It is said Śvetaketu, who was reckoned a rishi,⁷ established strict monogamy for women, in relation to brahman women.⁸ It is amazing that such a story should have been fabricated and preserved, if not true; and if true, it would indicate that laxity among brahmans (which various stories suggest in early times) did not disappear till some time later than the Bhārata battle.⁹