Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s2.347
Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s2.347
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v2.c4.s2.347
In the Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa¹⁷ the prerogatives of the Brahmin are summed up as (1) Arcā, ‘honour’; (2) Dāna, ‘gifts’; (3) Ajyeyatā, ‘freedom from oppression’; and (4) Avadhyatā, ‘freedom from being killed.’ On the other hand, his duties are summed up as (5) Brāhmaṇya, ‘purity of descent’; (6) Pratirūpa-caryā, ‘devotion of the duties of his caste’; and (7) Loka-pakti, ‘the perfecting of people’ (by teaching).