Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.379
Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.379
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v1.c3.379
Ante-vāsin, ‘dwelling near,’ is the epithet of the Brahmacārin who lives in the house of his teacher. The expression does not occur before the late Brāhmaṇa period.¹ Secrecy is often enjoined on others than Antevāsins.²