Sacred Laws of Aryas

SR No.: 007687
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Gorge Buhler
Publisher: Oxford
Publication Year: 1897
Total Pages: 1979
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 36 MB

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STUDENTSHIP.
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the persons mentioned) when he meets them on his return.
15. (He may also salute the persons mentioned at other times), if he is desirous of heaven and long life.
16. A Brâhmana shall salute stretching forward his right arm on a level with his ear, a Kshatriya holding it on a level with the breast, a Vaisya holding it on a level with the waist, a Súdra holding it low, (and) stretching forward the joined hands.
17. And when returning the salute of (a map belonging) to the first (three) castes, the last syllable of the) name (of the person addressed) is produced to the length of three moras.
18. But when he meets his teacher after sunrise (coming for his lesson), he shall embrace (his feet).
19. On all other occasions he shall salute (him in the manner described above).
20. But some declare that he ought to embrace the (feet of his) teacher (at every occasion instead of saluting him).
21. Having stroked the teacher's right foot with his right hand below and above, he takes hold of it and of the ankle.
22. Some say, that he must press both feet, each with both hands, and embrace them.
23. He shall be very attentive the whole day
16. A Vaisya shall salute stretching forth his arm on a level with his middle, i.e. the stomach; others say, on a level with his thigh; the Sadra stretching it forth low, i.e. on a level with his feet.'-Haradatta.
17. See also Manu II, 125. 18. Manu II, 71. 22. Manu II, 72. 23. Manu II, 191.
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