Part 3.8 - Upalaksana

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It is interesting to remember here that Medhatithi has quoted a mantra
'Püsanam nu devam Varunam nu devam' in his commentary to support the above
mode of interpretation.
Other commentators of Manu pass over this point in silence in
interpreting the text.
(Notes from last page).
3. Varuna - In the Rigveda Varuna is regarded as the morale governeer
of the Vedic Aryanas. He who violates the laws of Varuna is punished
by him by means of the Pasas and dropsy. In the evolution of the
Vedic mythology Varuna was degraded and his importance was given to
Vedic God. Indra who was national hero of the Vedic aryans but
latter on defined in the Vedic pantheon.
4. Aryamana Aryamana is mentioned in the Rgveda as preparing the
path for Surya. He belongs to the circle of the Varuna mythology
and he is one of the seven Adityas. Soms is further compared
with Aryaman in the Rgveda. Miellet considers Aryaman as standing
for hospitality. Dumezil points out the mythological equation
and compares Aryaman with the Heros Eremon of the Irish folk tales.