Praśna 1 · Paṭala 1 · Khāṇḍa 1 · Sūtra 17
Dharma Sūtra – Praśna 1, Paṭala 1, Khāṇḍa 1, Sūtra 17
Sūtra
tacchreṣṭhaṃ janma || 17 ||
Telugu
తచ్ఛ్రెష్ఠం జన్మ || 17 ||
Translation
This [second] birth is the best.
Commentary / Explanation
Because it procures spiritual advancement and the means to liberation. The guru is considered a “father” and the students are considered as spiritual sons. The disciples between themselves have the relationship of “guru-brothers.”
Source
Āpastamba Dharma Sūtra
Source Page
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