Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s21.902
Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s21.902
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v1.c3.s21.902
We learn very little from the texts of the position of grandparents. No doubt they were entitled to marks of respect similar to those shown to parents,⁷ as the epic expressly testifies. A grandfather might easily be the head of the family, or be living with his eldest son, after he ceased to be able to control the family.