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Chapter VIII
The Story of the Pravahana (I)
There were three men versed in the Udgitha: Silaka the
son of Salavat, Chaikitayana of the line of Dalbhya and
Pravahana the son of Jivala. They said: "We are indeed
versed in the Udgitha. Let us have a discussion of the
Udgitha."
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"Let it be so," they said and sat down. Then Pravihana
the son Jivala said: "Revered Sirs, you speak first and I
shall listen to what the two brahmins have to say."
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Then Silaka the son of Salavat said to Chaikitayana of
the line
Dalbhya: "Well, may I question you?"
"Do ask," he said.
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"What is the support of the Saman?"
"Tone (svara)," he replied.
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