Paṭhana—a brāhmaṇa's duty to be conversant with the Vedic scriptures; study of the scriptures.Prabhupada ›Glossary›-P-›Pathana-a brahmana's Pathana-a brahmana's duty to be conversant with the Vedic scriptures; study of the scriptures. Link to this page: https://prabhupadabooks.com/glossary/p/pathana-a-brahmana-s-duty-to-be-conversant-with-the-vedic-sc Previous: Patalaloka-the lowest of the universe's fourteen planetary systems; also, the lower planets in general; also the seventh tier of the lower planetary systems, where Bali Maharaja reigns. Next: Patita-pavana-Lord Caitanya, the deliverer of the fallen souls.