[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) › c5.2216 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2216 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2216 - **Language:** English ### [c5.2216](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2216) In the Tretā Yuga sacrifice commenced, righteousness decreased by one-fourth; men adhered to truth, and were devoted to a righteousness dependent on ceremonies. Sacrifices prevailed with holy acts and a variety of rites. Men acted with an object in view, seeking after reward for their rites and their gifts, and were no longer disposed to austerities and to liberality from a simple feeling of duty. - [Previous: c5.2215](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2215) - [Next: c5.2217](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2217) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2216](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2216) · Pramāṇa