The books detailing sacrifice and its power are called the:
a. Brahmanas.
b. Upanishads.
c. Puranas.
d. Shastras.
a. Brahmanas.
Analysis:
a. Correct. The books detailing sacrifice and its power are called the Brahmanas, "Brahmin books."
b. Incorrect. The books detailing sacrifice and its power are not called the Upanishads.
c. Incorrect. The books detailing sacrifice and its power are not called the Puranas.
d. Incorrect. The books detailing sacrifice and its power are not called the Shastras.
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