Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s6.31

v1.c3.s6.31

Ṛṇa, ‘debt,’ is repeatedly mentioned from the Rigveda¹ onwards, having apparently been a normal condition among the Vedic Indians. Reference is often made² to debts contracted at dicing. To pay off a debt was called ṛṇam sam-nī.³ Allusion is made to debt contracted without intention of payment.⁴