[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Religion and philosophy](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion) › [The Religion of the Veda: The Ancient Religion of India (from Rig-Veda to Upanishads)](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.bloomfield-1908) › c8.57 # The Religion of the Veda: The Ancient Religion of India (from Rig-Veda to Upanishads) c8.57 The Religion of the Veda: The Ancient Religion of India (from Rig-Veda to Upanishads) c8.57 - **Language:** English ### [c8.57](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.bloomfield-1908.c8.57) " 'T was not my own sense, Varuna! 'T was deception, 'T was scant thought, strong drink, or dice, or passion. The old are there to lead astray the younger, Nay, sleep itself provokes unrighteous actions. - [Previous: c8.56](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.bloomfield-1908.c8.56) - [Next: c8.58](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.bloomfield-1908.c8.58) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.bloomfield-1908.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.bloomfield-1908.c8.57](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.bloomfield-1908.c8.57) · Pramāṇa