A History of Ancient Sanskrit Literature, so far as it illustrates the Primitive Religion of the Brahmans c10.83

c10.83

Again this statement that of Kumârila should be taken into The real answer to a supposition which would assign the Rig-veda-sanhitâ to the Brahman is, that to him also that collection of hymns would have been of no practical utility. He would have learnt from it many a hymn never called for, never used at any sacrifice; and he would have had to unlearn the order both of hymns and verses whenever he wished to utilise his knowledge for the practical objects of his station.