"'"The Brahmana continued, 'With this conclusion, the Yati remained silent after this. The Adhwaryu also proceeded with the great sacrifice, freed from delusion. The Brahmanas understand Emancipation, which is exceedingly subtle, to be of this kind and having understood it, they live accordingly directed by the Kshetrajna, that beholder of all topics.'"'"Mbh 14.28.6 · Mahabharata · ASWAMEDHA PARVA
Mbh 14.28.6
Mahabharata · translated by Kisari Mohan Ganguli
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