Ancient Indian Historical Tradition c6.4

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c6.4

The brahman, who may know the four Vedas with the Aṅgas and Upaniṣads, should not really be (regarded as) having attained proficiency, if he should not thoroughly know the Purāṇa. He should reinforce the Veda with the Itihāsa and Purāṇa. The Veda is afraid of him who is deficient in tradition,² (thinking) ‘he will do me hurt’.

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