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The Religions of India

CHAPTER IX
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But nothing is for itself; everything is for the correct performance of the sacrifice.[3] The geographical centre is now changed, and instead of the Punj[=a]b, the 'middle district' becomes the seat of culture.

Nor is there much difference between the district to which can be referred the rise of the Yajur Veda and that of the Br[=a]hmanas.

No less altered is the religion.

All is now symbolical, and the gods, though in general they are the gods of the Rig Veda, are not the same as of old.

The priests have become gods.


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