The Religion of the Veda: The Ancient Religion of India (from Rig-Veda to Upanishads) c9.s1.50

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c9.s1.50

To begin with, there is in the Rig-Veda a doubtless late hymn consecrated to Dakshinā, or "Baksheesh." It is only a poetaster who undertakes, as he says, to unfold "the broad road of Baksheesh," *i. e.* to show how important it is to keep giving. Then, with refreshing obviousness he claims:

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