History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v5.c73.t1.198

v5.c73.t1.198

⁹⁸² For the meaning of *pavitra* see H. of Dh vol II p 657 notes 1553-54. It is a ring-like loop of *darbhas* to be worn in the right hand or in both hands on the finger next to the little finger. The Mit. supplies that the invited brāhmaṇas also should have a *pavitra* The गोभिलस्मृति I. 28 defines it and is quoted by अपरार्क pp 43 and 480.