Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c12.s2.t5.3

c12.s2.t5.3

Then we hear of Vijayaghosa who was engaged in performing Brāhmaṇical sacrifice The monk Jayaghosa approached him for alms and converted him to his faith,²⁵ after preaching the true sacrifice We have already referred to Ajja Sejjambhava who was engaged in his sacrificial duties when visited by the pupils of Pabhava Besides, the Brāhmaṇas were employed by the kings for the same purpose Reference has been made to the priest Mahesaradatta who was versed in the four Vedas and who used to perform sacrifice to avert evil against the king²⁶