SB 1.4.22 (1962)
His Divine Grace
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
TEXT No. 22
Atharva angirasam asit sumanta daruna munih Itihasa purananam pita me Romharsana.
ENGLISH SYNONYMS
Atharva-the Atharvaveda, Angirasam-unto the Rishi of Angirasa, Asit-was entrusted, Sumanta-He was also known as Sumant muni, Daruna-seriously devoted in the matter of Atharva Veda, Itihasa purananam-of the historical records like the Puranas, Pita-father, Me-mine, Romaharsana-Rishi of the name.
TRANSLATION
The Sumanta Muni Angirasa, who was very devoutedly engaged—was entrusted with the Atharva Veda. And my father Romaharsana was entrusted with the Puranas and historical records.
PURPORT
In the Sruti mantras also it is stated that Angiras muni, who strictly followed the rigid principles of the Atharva Vedas,—was the leader of the followers of the Atharva Vedas.