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myself and yourself 'That which does not grow is “aja”. To day you have forgotten the explanation given by the preceptor. You are giving an explanation which, will instigate violence.”
On hearing what Narad said, Parvat became very angry. He thought :
“Narad is trying to humiliate me in the presence of so many students. I am also well-versed in scriptures. I shall not accept defeat from him at any cost.”
So thinking Parvat said :
"Narad ! The simple and direct mean-- ing of the term "ja" is goat. How can you prove that the meaning of "aja" is three years old rice which can not grow How will you prove that "aja" does not mean goat ?
Narad replied :
