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THE STUDY OF THE VEDA.
7. Some declare, that students who have returned home on completion of their studentship, shall never shave, except if engaged in the initiation to a Srautasacrifice.
8. Now a Brâhmana also declares, “Verily, an empty, uncovered (pot) is he, whose hair is shaved off entirely; the top-lock is his covering.'
9. But at sacrificial sessions the top-lock must be shaved off, because it is so enjoined in the Veda.
10. Some declare, that, upon the death of the teacher, (the reading should be interrupted) for three days and three nights.
11. If (he hears of) the death of a learned Brâhmana (Srotriya) before a full year (since the death) has elapsed, (he shall interrupt his reading) for one night (and day).
12. Some declare, (that the deceased Srotriya must have been) a fellow-student.
13-14. If a learned Brâhmana (Srotriya) has arrived and he is desirous of studying or is actually studying, (or if he is desirous of teaching or is teach
7. Regarding the Dikshâ'initiation,' see Aitareya-brâhmana I, 1, and Max Müller's History of Ancient Sanskrit Literature, P. 309 seq.
8. Hence it follows that the top-lock should not be shaved off, except in the case mentioned in the following Satra.
9. Sattras, sacrificial sessions,' are sacrifices which last longer than twelve days.
10. But in his opinion it should be twelve days, as declared above, Sûtra 4.'-Haradatta. It appears, therefore, that this Satra is to be connected with Sätra 4.
11. Because the word “death” is used here, death only is the reason (for stopping the reading), in the case of Gurus and the rest (i.e. the word “died" must be understood in Sūtra 2 and the following ones).'-Haradatta.
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