History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v3.c54.166
History of Dharmaśāstra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v3.c54.166
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Agriculture: an avocation common to all varṇas in later smṛtis 126 n; allowed to śūdras as an avocation 121; condemned by Manu for brāhmaṇas 125; conflict of views among dharmaśāstras about allowing to brāhmaṇas 125; gambler's song in the Ṛgveda recommends a. 125; one should give up a. if unable to arrange for study and a, 125; restrictions on brāhmaṇas as to 124–126; oxen in, should be considerately treated by brāhmaṇa 125; study of veda tends to loss of, 125.