History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v5.c71.s1.22

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Another important word is *vṛjina* which is often placed in opposition to *sādhu* or *ṛju*. The Ādityas are said to 'see inside (the hearts of men) sins as well as good (thoughts and actions)¹⁰ and it is added that everything though far-off is near to them who are kings. In Ṛg. II. 27. 2 the Ādityas are called '*avṛjināḥ*' (free from *vṛjina*). The Sun is said to mark among men their right and sinful deeds (Ṛg. IV 1 17). The same words (ṛju marteṣu vṛjinā ca paśyan) occur in Ṛg VI. 51. 2 and VII. 60.2 about the Sun.