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________________ I, 40. PURIFICATION. 181 sacrificial cord) in the manner required for a sacrifice to the gods, he shall, after washing his hands up to the wrist, three or four times, silently, sip water that reaches his heart; twice wipe (his lips); sprinkle his feet and (his head); touch the cavities in the head (severally) with (certain fingers of his) right hand ; (and finally) place (all the fingers) on the crown of his head and (on the navel). 37. After sleeping, dining, and sneezing (he shall) again (sip water though he may have done so before). 38. (Remnants of food) adhering to the teeth (do not make the eater impure as little) as his teeth, except if he touches them with his tongue. 39. Some (declare, that such remnants do not defile) before they fall (from their place). 40. If they do become detached, he should know that he is purified by merely swallowing them, as (in the case of) saliva. native depends upon the pleasure of the performer. Another (commentator says): When, according to a special rule of the Vedas the sipping must be accompanied by the recitation of sacred texts, then the act shall be repeated four times, else three times.'-Haradatta. b. The custom of touching the lips twice is noted as the opinion of some, by Âpastamba I, 5, 16, 4. 666 C. 'Sprinkle his feet and." On account of the word "and" he shall sprinkle his head also.'-Haradatta. d. "Touch the cavities," &c. Here the word "and" indicates that each organ is to be touched separately.'-Haradatta. Regarding the manner of touching, see Âpastamba I, 5, 16, 5 and 7 note. e. "(And finally) place," &c. Because the word "and" is used, he shall touch the navel and the head with all the fingers.'Haradatta. Regarding the whole Âkamanakalpa, see Âpastamba I, 5, 16, 1 seq. 37. Manu V, 145. 38. Manu V, 141. 39. Vasishtha III, 41. 40. As the author ought to have said, "If they become de Digitized by Google
SR No.007687
Book TitleSacred Laws of Aryas
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorGorge Buhler
PublisherOxford
Publication Year1897
Total Pages1979
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English
File Size36 MB
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