This again has been sanctioned by men of ancient times. What learned man is there who does not sclect, according to his own power, individuals from among living creatures for sacrifice?
एतच्चैवाभ्यनुज्ञातं पूर्वैः पूर्वतरैस्तथा। को जातु न विचिन्वीत विद्वान् स्वां शक्तिमात्मनः।।२३।