History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c82.209

v6.c82.209

⁷⁵⁷ प्रज्ञानाय नक्षत्रदर्शमाभिक्षायै प्रश्निनं । वाज सं 30. 10. यादसे शाबल्या ग्रामण्यं गणकमभिक्रोशकम् &c । वाज सं 30 20. In the Puruṣamedha the star-gazer is assigned to 'prajñāna' (in order that he may collect thorough knowledge) and the gaṇaka to aquatic animals (like sharks or crocodiles).