History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v1.c6.s16.t1.6

v1.c6.s16.t1.6

Atri's verse about adoption ¹⁹⁰ is quoted as the first authority on adoption in the Dattakamīmāṁsā. He mentions the seven *antyajas* to be the washerman, the shoemaker, *naṭa*, *buruḍa*, kaivarta (fisherman), meda, and *bhilla* (p. 29). He further says¹⁹¹ that there is no question of untouchability in fairs, marriage seasons, in Vedic sacrifices and in all festivals. He says that Brāhmaṇas from Magadha, Mathurā and three other places are not honoured (at a śrāddha) though as learned as Bṛhaspati.¹⁹²