History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v2.c24.s1.333

v2.c24.s1.333

Not only was the study of the Veda made an absolute duty for all persons belonging to the three higher varṇas, but the study of Veda was essential for the performance of the solemn Vedic sacrifices. Jaimini⁸⁵⁴ lays down that it is only he who knows the Vedic portion necessary for a Vedic sacrifice, that is entitled to perform that sacrifice.