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123. Now they quote also (the following verse): ‘Through killing a spotted deer, a he-goat, and 16, Vishvu LIII, 2. 18. Vishzu L, 16-24; Gautama XXII, 18. 20. Vishnu XLVI, ro. 21. Vishzu XLVI, 11. 23. The above translation follows the commentary of Krzshna- [14] I II4 VASISHTHA. XXI, 24. a bird three maladies (befal men), viz. jealousy, hunger, and old age; (therefore) let him (who is guilty of such an offence) perform (a penance) during ninety-eight (days).’ 24. Having slain a dog, a cat, an ichneumon, a snake, a frog, or a rat, let him perform a Krzkkhra penance of twelve days’ duration, and give something (to a Brahmamza). 25. But having slain a quantity of boneless animals, equal to the weight of a cow, let him perform a Kvzkkhra penance of twelve days’ duration, and give something (to a Brahmamza). 26. But(the same penance must be performed) for each single (slain animal) that possesses bones. 27. He who extinguishes the (sacred) fires shall perform a Krzkkhra penance of twelve days, and cause them to be kindled again (by priests engaged for the occasion). 28. He who falsely accuses a Guru shall bathe, dressed in his clothes, and ask his Guru’s pardon. It is declared in the Veda that he becomes pure by the Guru's forgiving him. 29. An atheist shall perform a Kvzékhra penance of twelve days’ duration, and give up his infidelity. pandita, who further states that the penance to be performed shall consist of a diet of barley gruel. I feel by no means certain that his interpretation, especially that of the last clause, is correct. Possibly ash/4navatim aharet may mean ‘he shall offer ninety-eight oblations.’ 24. Vishau L, 30, 31. 25. Gautama XXII, 21. ‘Something’ means eight handfuls of grain. 26. Gautama XXII, 22. 24. Vishvu LIV, 13; Gautama XXII, 34. 28. Vishzu LIV,14; Yagfavalkya III, 283. 29-30. Vishzu LIV, 15. XXII, 1. _ PENANCES. 115 30. But he who receives subsistence from infidels (shall perform) an Atikr7ééhra penance (and not repeat his offence). 31. (The rule applicable to) a seller of Soma has been explained hereby. 32. A hermit, on violating the rules of his order, shall perform a Krzékhra penance of twelve days’ duration, and continue (the observances obligatory . on him) in a great forest. 33. Ascetics, (offending in the same manner) as hermits, shall perform for a protracted period (the vow of regulating the quantity of their food according to) the growth of the moon, and shall again be initiated, in accordance with (the rules of) the Institutes applicable to them. CuapTer XXII. 1. Now, indeed, man (in) this (world) speaks an untruth, or sacrifices for men unworthy to offer a sacrifice, or accepts what ought not to be accepted, or eats forbidden food, or practises what ought not to be practised. 31. Vishau LIV, 17.
2CuapTer XXII. 1. Now, indeed, man (in) this (world) speaks an untruth, or sacrifices for men unworthy to offer a sacrifice, or accepts what ought not to be accepted, or eats forbidden food, or practises what ought not to be practised. 31. Vishau LIV, 17. 33- The penance prescribed appears to be similar to the Kandrayana. The offender must eat one mouthful-on the first lunar day, two on the second, and so forth. But it is not clear for how long a period the rule is to be observed. The Sftra is interesting as it furnishes corroborative evidence for PAzini’s statement (IV, 3, 110) that Bhikshu-s(tras which contained the rules applicable to Bhikshus formerly existed. XXII. 1. As this chapter is almost identical with and probably copied from Baudhayana III, 10, and Gautama XIX, the division of the Sfttras has not been made in accordance with Kréshzapavdita’s commentary, but agrees with that of the chapter in Gautama’s Dharmasastra. The notes to the translation of the I 2 116 VASISHTHA. XXII, 2. 2. They are in doubt if he shall perform a penance for such (a deed), or if he shall not do it. 3. (Some) declare that he shall not do it, 4. Because the deed does not perish. 5. (The correct view is, that) he shall perform (a penance), because it is enjoined in the revealed texts, 6. ‘He who offers a horse-sacrifice conquers all sin, he destroys the guilt of the murder of a Brahmaza.’ 7. (Moreover), ‘Let an Abhisasta offer a Gosava or an Agnish¢ut-sacrifice.’ 8. Reciting the Veda, austerity, a sacrifice, fasting, giving gifts are the means for expiating such a (blamable act). _ 9. (The purificatory texts are) the Upanishads, the Vedantas, the Samhit4-text of all the Vedas, the (Anuvakas called) Madhu, the (hymn of) Aghamar- latter work must be consulted for the explanation of the more difficult passages. 5-7. The text appears here to be corrupt. After Sftra 5, Baudhdayana III, 10,6 (Gautama XIX, 7), Punak stomena yageta puna’ savanamay4ntiti vighdyate, ‘It is declared in the Veda, “ Let him offer a Punafstoma-sacrifice, (those who offer it) again come to partake of (the libations of) Soma,”’ has been left out. This omission caused the insertion of the words tasma&Arutinidarsanat [darsanat, Bh. F.], (‘because it is enjoined in the revealed texts,’) at the end of Sftra 5. The proof that the sixth Sfatra of Baudhayana has been accidentally omitted is furnished by the fact that several MSS. of Vasish¢Aa read iti 4a after yo ’svamedhena yagate (Vas. XXII, 6). This 4a has no meaning, except if another Vedic passage preceded Sfitra 6. In order to escape this difficulty, Krishnapandita writes yo ’svamedhena yagata iti, and begins the next Sitra with iti 4a, which he explains by ‘moreover.’ 9. Krishnapandita gives before ‘ Vedantas’ another word vedadayah, which he explains by ‘the Vedas, Smr¢tis, and Puramas.’ XXIII, 1. PENANCES. 117
3Krishnapandita gives before ‘ Vedantas’ another word vedadayah, which he explains by ‘the Vedas, Smr¢tis, and Puramas.’ XXIII, 1. PENANCES. 117 shaza, the Atharvasiras, the (Anuvakas called) Rudras, the Purusha-hymn, the two S4mans called Ragama and Rauhizeya, the Kfshmdzdas, the PAvamanis, and the Savitri. 10. Now they quote also (the following verse) : ‘He who performs once in each season the offerings to Vaisvanara and Vratapati and the Pavitreshéi sanctifies ten ancestors.’ . 11. To live on milk alone, as if one were fasting, to eat fruit only, (to live on) barley gruel prepared of a handful of grain, to eat gold, to drink Soma (are modes of subsistence which) purify. 12. All mountains, all rivers, holy lakes, places of pilgrimage, the dwellings of Azshis, cowpens, and temples of the gods (are) places (which destroy sin). 13. A year, a month, twenty-four days, twelve days, six days, three days, a day and a night are the periods (for penances). 14. These (acts) may be optionally performed when no (particular penance) has been prescribed, 15. (Viz.) for great sins difficult (penances), and for trivial faults easy ones. 16. The Krzkehra and the Atikrzkéhra (as well as) the KAndrdyama are penances for all (offences). Cuaprer XXIII. 1. Ifa student has approached a woman, he shall slay in the forest, in a place where four roads meet, 10. Krishnapandita takes the last word dasapfirusham to mean ten ancestors and ten descendants. 11. ‘As if one were fasting,’ i.e. in small quantities —Kr7shnapazdita. XXIII. 1. Gautama XXIII, 17. 118 VASISHTHA. XXIII, 2. (kindling) a common fire, an ass for the Rakshas (the goblins), 2. Or he may offer an oblation of rice (aru) to Nirrzti (the goddess of hell). 3. Let him throw into the fire (four oblations consisting) of that (sacrificial food, saying), ‘To Lust sv4ha; to him who follows his lust svah4; to Nirriti svahA; to the divine Rakshas sv4ha.’ 4. If, before returning home (from his teacher, a student) voluntarily defiles himself, sleeps in the day-time, or practises any other vow (than that of studentship), the same (penance must be performed). 5. If he has committed a bestial crime, he shall give a white bull (to a Brahmama). 6. The guilt incurred by a bestial crime with a cow, has been explained by the (rule regarding) the killing of a female of the Sfdra caste. 7. A student breaks his vow by performing funeral rites, 8. Excepting those of his mother and his father. 9. If a(student)is sick, he may eat, at his pleasure, all that is left by his teacher as medicine. 10. If (a student) who is employed by his teacher (to perform some duty), meets with his death, (the teacher) shall perform three K7vzékhra penances. 4. Manu XI, rar. 5. Vishvu LITI, 7; Gautama XXII, 36. 6. Vishvzu LIII, 3; Gautama XXIII, 12. 4. Manu V, 88. 8. Manu V, or.
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123. Now they quote also (the following verse): ‘Through killing a spotted deer, a he-goat, and 16, Vishvu LIII, 2. 18. Vishzu L, 16-24; Gautama XXII, 18. 20. Vishnu XLVI, ro. 21. Vishzu XLVI, 11. 23. The above translation follows the commentary of Krzshna- [14] I II4 VASISHTHA. XXI, 24. a bird three maladies (befal men), viz. jealousy, hunger, and old age; (therefore) let him (who is guilty of such an offence) perform (a penance) during ninety-eight (days).’ 24. Having slain a dog, a cat, an ichneumon, a snake, a frog, or a rat, let him perform a Krzkkhra penance of twelve days’ duration, and give something (to a Brahmamza). 25. But having slain a quantity of boneless animals, equal to the weight of a cow, let him perform a Kvzkkhra penance of twelve days’ duration, and give something (to a Brahmamza). 26. But(the same penance must be performed) for each single (slain animal) that possesses bones. 27. He who extinguishes the (sacred) fires shall perform a Krzkkhra penance of twelve days, and cause them to be kindled again (by priests engaged for the occasion). 28. He who falsely accuses a Guru shall bathe, dressed in his clothes, and ask his Guru’s pardon. It is declared in the Veda that he becomes pure by the Guru's forgiving him. 29. An atheist shall perform a Kvzékhra penance of twelve days’ duration, and give up his infidelity. pandita, who further states that the penance to be performed shall consist of a diet of barley gruel. I feel by no means certain that his interpretation, especially that of the last clause, is correct. Possibly ash/4navatim aharet may mean ‘he shall offer ninety-eight oblations.’ 24. Vishau L, 30, 31. 25. Gautama XXII, 21. ‘Something’ means eight handfuls of grain. 26. Gautama XXII, 22. 24. Vishvu LIV, 13; Gautama XXII, 34. 28. Vishzu LIV,14; Yagfavalkya III, 283. 29-30. Vishzu LIV, 15. XXII, 1. _ PENANCES. 115 30. But he who receives subsistence from infidels (shall perform) an Atikr7ééhra penance (and not repeat his offence). 31. (The rule applicable to) a seller of Soma has been explained hereby. 32. A hermit, on violating the rules of his order, shall perform a Krzékhra penance of twelve days’ duration, and continue (the observances obligatory . on him) in a great forest. 33. Ascetics, (offending in the same manner) as hermits, shall perform for a protracted period (the vow of regulating the quantity of their food according to) the growth of the moon, and shall again be initiated, in accordance with (the rules of) the Institutes applicable to them. CuapTer XXII. 1. Now, indeed, man (in) this (world) speaks an untruth, or sacrifices for men unworthy to offer a sacrifice, or accepts what ought not to be accepted, or eats forbidden food, or practises what ought not to be practised. 31. Vishau LIV, 17.
2CuapTer XXII. 1. Now, indeed, man (in) this (world) speaks an untruth, or sacrifices for men unworthy to offer a sacrifice, or accepts what ought not to be accepted, or eats forbidden food, or practises what ought not to be practised. 31. Vishau LIV, 17. 33- The penance prescribed appears to be similar to the Kandrayana. The offender must eat one mouthful-on the first lunar day, two on the second, and so forth. But it is not clear for how long a period the rule is to be observed. The Sftra is interesting as it furnishes corroborative evidence for PAzini’s statement (IV, 3, 110) that Bhikshu-s(tras which contained the rules applicable to Bhikshus formerly existed. XXII. 1. As this chapter is almost identical with and probably copied from Baudhayana III, 10, and Gautama XIX, the division of the Sfttras has not been made in accordance with Kréshzapavdita’s commentary, but agrees with that of the chapter in Gautama’s Dharmasastra. The notes to the translation of the I 2 116 VASISHTHA. XXII, 2. 2. They are in doubt if he shall perform a penance for such (a deed), or if he shall not do it. 3. (Some) declare that he shall not do it, 4. Because the deed does not perish. 5. (The correct view is, that) he shall perform (a penance), because it is enjoined in the revealed texts, 6. ‘He who offers a horse-sacrifice conquers all sin, he destroys the guilt of the murder of a Brahmaza.’ 7. (Moreover), ‘Let an Abhisasta offer a Gosava or an Agnish¢ut-sacrifice.’ 8. Reciting the Veda, austerity, a sacrifice, fasting, giving gifts are the means for expiating such a (blamable act). _ 9. (The purificatory texts are) the Upanishads, the Vedantas, the Samhit4-text of all the Vedas, the (Anuvakas called) Madhu, the (hymn of) Aghamar- latter work must be consulted for the explanation of the more difficult passages. 5-7. The text appears here to be corrupt. After Sftra 5, Baudhdayana III, 10,6 (Gautama XIX, 7), Punak stomena yageta puna’ savanamay4ntiti vighdyate, ‘It is declared in the Veda, “ Let him offer a Punafstoma-sacrifice, (those who offer it) again come to partake of (the libations of) Soma,”’ has been left out. This omission caused the insertion of the words tasma&Arutinidarsanat [darsanat, Bh. F.], (‘because it is enjoined in the revealed texts,’) at the end of Sftra 5. The proof that the sixth Sfatra of Baudhayana has been accidentally omitted is furnished by the fact that several MSS. of Vasish¢Aa read iti 4a after yo ’svamedhena yagate (Vas. XXII, 6). This 4a has no meaning, except if another Vedic passage preceded Sfitra 6. In order to escape this difficulty, Krishnapandita writes yo ’svamedhena yagata iti, and begins the next Sitra with iti 4a, which he explains by ‘moreover.’ 9. Krishnapandita gives before ‘ Vedantas’ another word vedadayah, which he explains by ‘the Vedas, Smr¢tis, and Puramas.’ XXIII, 1. PENANCES. 117
3Krishnapandita gives before ‘ Vedantas’ another word vedadayah, which he explains by ‘the Vedas, Smr¢tis, and Puramas.’ XXIII, 1. PENANCES. 117 shaza, the Atharvasiras, the (Anuvakas called) Rudras, the Purusha-hymn, the two S4mans called Ragama and Rauhizeya, the Kfshmdzdas, the PAvamanis, and the Savitri. 10. Now they quote also (the following verse) : ‘He who performs once in each season the offerings to Vaisvanara and Vratapati and the Pavitreshéi sanctifies ten ancestors.’ . 11. To live on milk alone, as if one were fasting, to eat fruit only, (to live on) barley gruel prepared of a handful of grain, to eat gold, to drink Soma (are modes of subsistence which) purify. 12. All mountains, all rivers, holy lakes, places of pilgrimage, the dwellings of Azshis, cowpens, and temples of the gods (are) places (which destroy sin). 13. A year, a month, twenty-four days, twelve days, six days, three days, a day and a night are the periods (for penances). 14. These (acts) may be optionally performed when no (particular penance) has been prescribed, 15. (Viz.) for great sins difficult (penances), and for trivial faults easy ones. 16. The Krzkehra and the Atikrzkéhra (as well as) the KAndrdyama are penances for all (offences). Cuaprer XXIII. 1. Ifa student has approached a woman, he shall slay in the forest, in a place where four roads meet, 10. Krishnapandita takes the last word dasapfirusham to mean ten ancestors and ten descendants. 11. ‘As if one were fasting,’ i.e. in small quantities —Kr7shnapazdita. XXIII. 1. Gautama XXIII, 17. 118 VASISHTHA. XXIII, 2. (kindling) a common fire, an ass for the Rakshas (the goblins), 2. Or he may offer an oblation of rice (aru) to Nirrzti (the goddess of hell). 3. Let him throw into the fire (four oblations consisting) of that (sacrificial food, saying), ‘To Lust sv4ha; to him who follows his lust svah4; to Nirriti svahA; to the divine Rakshas sv4ha.’ 4. If, before returning home (from his teacher, a student) voluntarily defiles himself, sleeps in the day-time, or practises any other vow (than that of studentship), the same (penance must be performed). 5. If he has committed a bestial crime, he shall give a white bull (to a Brahmama). 6. The guilt incurred by a bestial crime with a cow, has been explained by the (rule regarding) the killing of a female of the Sfdra caste. 7. A student breaks his vow by performing funeral rites, 8. Excepting those of his mother and his father. 9. If a(student)is sick, he may eat, at his pleasure, all that is left by his teacher as medicine. 10. If (a student) who is employed by his teacher (to perform some duty), meets with his death, (the teacher) shall perform three K7vzékhra penances. 4. Manu XI, rar. 5. Vishvu LITI, 7; Gautama XXII, 36. 6. Vishvzu LIII, 3; Gautama XXIII, 12. 4. Manu V, 88. 8. Manu V, or.
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