[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Vedic Index of Names and Subjects](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912) › v1.c3.s6.85 # Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s6.85 Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s6.85 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c3.s6.85](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s6.85) The sacrifices were performed for an individual in the great majority of cases. The Sattra,¹⁵ or prolonged sacrificial session, was, however, performed for the common benefit of the priests taking part in it, though its advantageous results could only be secured if all the members actually engaged were consecrated (\*dīkṣita\*). Sacrifices for a people as such were unknown. The sacrifice for the king was, it is true, intended to bring about the prosperity of his people also; but it is characteristic that the prayer¹⁶ for welfare includes by name only the priest and the king, referring to the people indirectly in connexion with the prosperity of their cattle and agriculture. - [Previous: v1.c3.s6.84](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s6.84) - [Next: v1.c3.s6.86](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s6.86) - [Up: v1.c3.s6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s6) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s6.85](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s6.85) · Pramāṇa