The Positive Background of Hindu Sociology c9.s2.5

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c9.s2.5

The *Atharva Veda* describes the ceremonies associated with the election of kings. In I, 9, prayer is being offered to Agni to the effect that he should advance the person that is being elected as king to the *śraiṣṭhya* i.e. the first place among the *sajāta* or kith and kin.

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Atharvavedasaṃhitā — Atharvan & Aṅgiras, Sanskrit