History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v5.c72.334
History of Dharmaśāstra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v5.c72.334
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⁶²⁸ An ācārya is defined by Manu II. 140 as one who performs the upanayana of his pupil and teaches him the Veda together with the Kalpasūtra and Upaniṣads. Ṛtvik is defined by Manu II. 143 as one who is chosen for the performance of Agnyādheya, the pākayajñas and the solemn sacrifices like Agniṣṭoma.
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- Mānava Dharmaśāstra — Manu & Bhṛgu, Sanskrit