History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v2.c15.40

History of Dharmaśāstra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v2.c15.40

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v2.c15.40

*Nṛyajña* or *Manuṣyayajña* (honouring guests). Guests honoured from Ṛgveda downwards. Who is an *atithi.* Modes of showing honour to guests. Motive of the injunction about guests was universal kindliness. Taking leave of a guest.

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Ṛgvedasaṃhitā — Sanskrit