( Summary of Contents - Verse 28-29

But nowhere is the eligibility of the Suta for the Vedic lore (such as recitation of the Veda etc.) seen (prescribed) . While the sacrifice of the noble-souled (king) P|thu, the son of Vena, was being performed, Suta appeared for the first time extracting Soma (on the prescribed Siltya day) for offering unto the fire, but he became of a mixed caste as the oblation intended for Brhaspati was got mixed up with the one intended for Indra and was offered to god Indra. Therefrom was born the Suta due to this grievous mistake and expiatory rites had to be performed (in that sacrifice) as atonement for the error.