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Then that first of mantra-knowing Brahmanas, observing rigid vows, that virtuous and veteran ascetic, took her hand presented to him according to shastric rites.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli
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Then that first of mantra-knowing Brahmanas, observing rigid vows, that virtuous and veteran ascetic, took her hand presented to him according to shastric rites.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Adi Parva Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli
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On some occasions these readings would give rise to shastric discussions, which would at length be settled by the depth of Iswar's wise pronouncements.
My Reminiscences Rabindranath Tagore 1901
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It was evident that Iswar was not as painstakingly punctilious in regard to our diet as with the shastric proprieties.
My Reminiscences Rabindranath Tagore 1901
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