Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 12, Chapter 06, Text 60

SB 12.6.60

bahvrcah samhita hy eta
 ebhir brahmarsibhir dhrtah
srutvaitac-chandasam vyasam
 sarva-papaih pramucyate
 
Translation: 
 
Thus these various samhitas of the Rg Veda were maintained through disciplic succession by these saintly brahmanas. Simply by hearing of this distribution of the Vedic hymns, one will be freed from all sins.
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 12, Chapter 06, Text 59
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