Once on a time a Brahmana obtained a son who, though procerated by a person belonging 10 a different caste, had, however, the rites of infancy and youth performed according to the ordinances laid down for Brahmanas. The Child passed by the name of Matanga and was endued with every accomplishment.
द्विजातेः कस्यचित् तात तुल्यवर्णः सुतस्त्वभूत्। मतङ्गो नाम नाम्ना वै सर्वैः समुदितो गुणैः॥