Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s2.349
Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s2.349
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v2.c4.s2.349
1. Respect paid to Brahmins.—The texts are full¹⁸ of references to the civilities to be paid to the Brahmin. He is styled bhagavant,¹⁹ and is provided with good food²⁰ and entertainment wherever he goes. Indeed, his sanctity exempts him from any close inquiry into his real claim to Brahminhood according to the Pañcaviṃśa Brāhmaṇa.²¹