History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v5.c71.s1.519

v5.c71.s1.519

*DEVAKRCCHRA*—Yama quoted by Par. M. (II. part 2 pp. 191-192) describes this as follows ³²¹ : One should partake of only rice gruel, barley gruel, vegetables, milk, curds, ghee each for a period of three days in succession and then should observe a complete fast for three days; this is called *Devakṛta* (performed by the gods) penance and destroys all sins. It was practised by the Maruts, the Vasus, Rudras, and Ādityas. By the power of this penance they became free from *rajas* (impurity). Thus this penance lasts for 21 days. The Pr. Prakāśa (folio 48 b) refers to another variety of it and quotes a long prose passage on it, which is passed over here for want of space.