History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v7.c93.270

v7.c93.270

In the Śāṅkhāyana Br. (VI. 6) after saying that certain observances (*vrata*) must be followed by the sacrificer, it is provided that he should not see the sun rising or setting. These observances are called 'Prajāpativratāni' by Śabara and are declared by him to be puruṣārtha, the meaning being that the sacrificer should make a resolve not to see the rising or setting sun.