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called the eater of the flesh of that (particular creature), he who eats fish is an eater of every (kind of) flesh; let him therefore avoid fish.
LAWS OF MANU.
16. (But the fish called) Pâtkina and (that called) Rohita may be eaten, if used for offerings to the gods or to the manes; (one may eat) likewise Râgivas, Simhatundas, and Sasalkas on all (occasions).
17. Let him not eat solitary or unknown beasts and birds, though they may fall under (the categories of) eatable (creatures), nor any five-toed (animals).
18. The porcupine, the hedgehog, the iguana, the rhinoceros, the tortoise, and the hare they declare to be eatable; likewise those (domestic animals) that have teeth in one jaw only, excepting camels.
19. A twice-born man who knowingly eats mushrooms, a village-pig, garlic, a village-cock, onions, or leeks, will become an outcast.
20. He who unwittingly partakes of (any of) these six, shall perform a Sâmtapana (Krikkhra) or the lunar penance (Kândrâyana) of ascetics; in case (he has eaten) any other (kind of forbidden food) he shall fast for one day (and a night).
21. Once a year a Brâhmana must perform a Krikkhra penance, in order to atone for unintentionally eating (forbidden food); but for intentionally (eating forbidden food he must perform the penances prescribed) specially.
22. Beasts and birds recommended (for con
16. Nâr. explains ekakarân, 'solitary animals,' by 'those who go in herds' (samghakârinah).
20. Regarding the Sâmtapana Krikkhra and the lunar penance of ascetics, see below, XI, 213 and 219.
21. Regarding the Krikkhra penance, see below, XI, 212. 22. Vas. XIV, 15.
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