[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Literature, language and dating](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.literature) › [A History of Indian Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.literature.winternitz-1927) › v2.c19.s3.t2.9 # A History of Indian Literature v2.c19.s3.t2.9 A History of Indian Literature v2.c19.s3.t2.9 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c19.s3.t2.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.literature.winternitz-1927.v2.c19.s3.t2.9) "Honouring mother and father, cherishing of child and wife, And a peaceful occupation: This is the best good omen. Giving of alms and righteous life, to cherish kith and kin, Doing deeds that bring no blame: This is the best good omen. Ceasing and abstaining from sin, to shun intoxicating drinks, Not neglecting religious duties: This is the best good omen." - [Previous: v2.c19.s3.t2.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.literature.winternitz-1927.v2.c19.s3.t2.8) - [Next: v2.c19.s3.t2.10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.literature.winternitz-1927.v2.c19.s3.t2.10) - [Up: v2.c19.s3.t2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.literature.winternitz-1927.v2.c19.s3.t2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.literature.winternitz-1927.v2.c19.s3.t2.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.literature.winternitz-1927.v2.c19.s3.t2.9) · Pramāṇa