[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.2005 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2005 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2005 - **Language:** English ### [c5.2005](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2005) There is a peculiar hymn attributed to Vasishtha in the \*Rig-veda\* (Wilson, iv. 121), beginning “Protector of the dwelling,” which the commentators explain as having been addressed by him to a house-dog which barked as he entered the house of Varuna by night to obtain food after a three days’ fast. By it the dog was appeased and put to sleep, “wherefore these verses are to be recited on similar occasions by thieves and burglars.” - [Previous: c5.2004](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2004) - [Next: c5.2006](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2006) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2005](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2005) · Pramāṇa