Zend Avesta Part 01

SR No.: 007671
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: James Darmesteter
Publisher: Oxford
Publication Year: 1895
Total Pages: 2695
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 49 MB

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LXXXII, 1.
SRÂDDHAS.
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18. If at the time of a Sraddha a Brâhmana or an ascetic (has come to his house), he must feed him, if (the invited) Brâhmanas permit it.
19. The Brâhmanas must not declare the qualities of the sacrificial dishes, even though asked to do so by their host.
20. As long as the dishes remain warm, as long as (the Brâhmanas) eat in silence, as long as the qualities of the sacrificial food are not declared by them, so long the manes enjoy it.
21. Having brought together (the remainder of) all the sorts of substantial food and (of the vegetables and) the like, he must sprinkle it with water, and place it before the Brâhmanas, who have taken their meal, strewing it on the ground."
22. The leavings (that have remained in the dishes) and what has been strewn (in the manner just mentioned) upon the blades of Kusa grass (spread on the ground) is the share of such (Brâhmanas) as have died before they were initiated, and of husbands who have deserted wives descended from good families.
23. What has dropped on the ground from the dishes, at a sacrifice addressed to the manes, they declare to be the share of servants, provided they be not dishonest or depraved.
LXXXII. 1. At a (Sraddha) offering to the Visvedevâs let him not enquire into the qualities or descent of) a Brâhmana (whom he means to invite).
LXXXII. 1, 2. M. III, 149.-3-29. M. III, 150-166; Y. I, 222-224; Apast. II, 7, 17, 21; Gaut. XV, 16-18.
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