The Positive Background of Hindu Sociology c9.s8.6
The Positive Background of Hindu Sociology c9.s8.6
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c9.s8.6
The *Vrātyatā* or *Vrātya* life consists in observing inappropriate manners (*āchārahīnatā*) and following a life of nomads.²⁷ The Vrātyas, however, are known to be related to the gods, who because of appropriate sacrifices succeeded in reaching heaven. But in the condition of their *Vrātyatā* they do not prosecute Brāhmaṇical studies, and do not practise agriculture or trade.