dogs in our shastras

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Respected Sri Vasu Vadhyar,

I was recently having a conversation with a rather devout Brahmin who has an

interest in animals, and the conversation came to the topic of dogs.

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It was my understanding that the shastras are very strict and clear about dogs:

one should not even cast one's eyes upon a dog.� My friend was very surprised,

and asked why such a restriction would exist.

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Can you clear this doubt:

1) Do the shastras contain such a statement

 

2) If so, why?

3) Do you have any other details?

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Respectfully,

Sreekanth

 

*** I don't have confirmed evidence

 

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