A History of Ancient Sanskrit Literature, so far as it illustrates the Primitive Religion of the Brahmans c8.s2.17
A History of Ancient Sanskrit Literature, so far as it illustrates the Primitive Religion of the Brahmans c8.s2.17
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How this difference arose it is difficult to say; but it should be observed that, if we divide the sum total of half verses, 21,232, by 2, we get 10,616 verses, and this number comes very near to 10,622, which the Charaṇavyûha gives as the sum total of the verses of the Rig-veda. According to the Charaṇavyûha (MS. Ch. 785.) the 64 Adhyâyas of the Rig-veda have:—