[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Religion and philosophy](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion) › [The Religion and Philosophy of the Veda and Upanishads](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.keith-1925) › v2.c35.68 # The Religion and Philosophy of the Veda and Upanishads v2.c35.68 The Religion and Philosophy of the Veda and Upanishads v2.c35.68 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c35.68](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.keith-1925.v2.c35.68) ⁵ The idea of paying Charon is obviously a misunderstanding. In central Europe the gift is accompanied by the words, 'Thou hast thy due; leave me in peace'; Carnoy, \*Les Indo-Européens\*, p. 224. Gold possibly was held as a sun symbol to give the dead aid in attaining immortal life. - [Previous: v2.c35.67](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.keith-1925.v2.c35.67) - [Next: v2.c35.69](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.keith-1925.v2.c35.69) - [Up: v2.c35](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.keith-1925.v2.c35) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.keith-1925.v2.c35.68](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.keith-1925.v2.c35.68) · Pramāṇa