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Dharma Sūtra – Praśna 1, Paṭala 1, Khāṇḍa 1, Sūtra 9
Sūtra
upanayanaṃ vidyārthasya śrutitas-saṃskāraḥ || 9 ||
Telugu
ఉపనయనం విద్యార్థస్య శ్రుతితస-సంస్కారః || 9 ||
Translation
The initiation [upaṇayana] is the confirmation in accordance with the texts of the Veda, of a male who is desirous of [and can make use of] sacred knowledge.
Commentary / Explanation
The deaf and dumb who cannot make use of the sacred knowledge are thus excluded. The stipulation of 'male' excludes women for the reason that their domestic duties precludes them from making use of the scriptural knowledge of the Vedas. Although women are required to use certain texts during agnihotra etc. it is recommended that they be taught at the time of performance only.
Source
Āpastamba Dharma Sūtra
Source Page
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