Atharvaveda ancillary literature (Study)

by B. R. Modak | 1959 | 179,855 words

Hinduism Vedic Hinduism

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Summary: The essay studies the ancillary literature of the Atharva-Veda with special reference to the Parisistas. It does so by understanding the socio-cultural and philosophical aspects of ancient Indian life. The Atharvaveda addresses encompasses all practical aspects of life from health and prosperity to rituals and sorcery. This thesis systematically examines the extensive literature known as the Parishishtas—ancillary literature associated with the the Atharva-veda—by providing further insight into its diverse and practical applications preserving its unique ideology and practices.

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+ Chapter 1 - Ancillary Literature of the Atharvaveda (other than the Parisistas)

. Part 1 - The Atharvaveda Samhita (introduction and summary)

. Part 2 - The Gopatha Brahmana (introduction and summary)

. Part 3.1 - The Kausika Sutra (introduction and summary)

. Part 3.2 - The Vaitana Sutra (introduction and summary)

. Part 3.3 - The Atharva-Prayascittas (introduction and summary)

. Part 4 - The Kalpas (sacrificial procedures)—Introduction

. Part 5 - The Laksana-granthas—Introduction

. Part 5.1 - The Caturadhyayika (phonetic manual)

. Part 5.2 - The Atharva-Pratisakhya (phonetic treatise)

. Part 5.3 - The Pancapatalika (introduction and summary)

. Part 5.4 - The Dantyosthavidhi (introduction and summary)

. Part 5.5 - The Brhatsarvanukramani (introduction and summary)

Chapter 2a - The nature of the Parisistas (of the Atharvaveda)

+ Chapter 2b - A Topical Analysis of the Atharvaveda-Parisistas

. Part 1 - The Lore of the Constellations—Introduction

. Part 1.1 - The Krttika (Tauri Pleiades)

. Part 1.2 - The Rohini (Tauri Aldeberan)

. Part 1.3 - The Mrgasiras (Orionis)

. Part 1.4 - The Ardra (Orionis)

. Part 1.5 - The Punarvasu (Geminorum)

. Part 1.6 - The Pusya (Cancri)

. Part 1.7 - The Aslesa (1 and 2 Cancri)

. Part 1.8 - The Magha (Leonis Regulus)

. Part 1.9 - The Purva Phalguni (Leonis)

. Part 1.10 - The Uttara Phalguni (Leonis)

. Part 1.11 - The Hasta (Corvi)

. Part 1.12 - The Citra (Virginis Spica)

. Part 1.13 - The Svati (Bootis, Arcturus)

. Part 1.14 - The Visakha (Librae)

. Part 1.15 - The Anuradha (Scorpionis)

. Part 1.16 - The Jyestha (Scorpionis Antares)

. Part 1.17 - The Mula (Scorpions)

. Part 1.18 - The Purva Asadha (Sagitarii)

. Part 1.19 - The Uttara Asadha (Sagitarii)

. Part 1.20 - The Abhijit (Lyrae)

. Part 1.21 - The Sravana (Aquilae)

. Part 1.22 - The Sravistha (Delphini)

. Part 1.23 - The Satabhisak (Aquarii)

. Part 1.24 - The Purva Prosthpada (Pegasi)

. Part 1.25 - The Uttara Posthapada (Andromedae)

. Part 1.26 - The Revati (Piscium)

. Part 1.27 - The Asvini (Arietis)

. Part 1.28 - The Bharani (Musca)

. Part 1.29 - Development of the constellations across Jyotisha-shastra

. Part 2 - Royal Ceremonies—Introduction

. Part 2.1 - The Rajaprathama-abhiseka ceremony

. Part 2.2 - The Pusya-abhiseka ceremony

. Part 2.3 - The Worship of Night

. Part 2.4 - The Ghrtaveksana ceremony

. Part 2.5 - The Tiladhenu-vidhi

. Part 2.6 - The Bhumidana-vidhi

. Part 2.7 - The Tulapurusa-vidhi

. Part 2.8 - The Adityamandaka ceremony

. Part 2.9 - The Hiranyagarbha-vidhi

. Part 2.10 - The Hastirathadana-vidhi

. Part 2.11 - The Asvarathadana-vidhi

. Part 2.12 - The Gosahasra-vidhi

. Part 2.13 - Royal ceremonies round the year

. Part 2.14 - The Vrsotsarga ceremony

. Part 2.15 - The Indra-Mahotsava ceremony

. Part 2.16 - The Brahma-yaga ceremony

. Part 2.17 - The Ghrita-kambala ceremony

. Part 3 - Ritual and Religious Observances—Introduction

. Part 3a.1 - Descriptions of the Sacrificial Site

. Part 3a.2 - Descriptions of the Ceremonial Altar

. Part 3a.3 - Descriptions of the Kunda

. Part 3a.4 - Descriptions of the Aranis

. Part 3a.5 - Descriptions of the Samidh (fire-sticks)

. Part 3a.6 - Descriptions of the Sacrificial Grass

. Part 3a.7 - Other implements at the Sacrifice

. Part 3a.8 - Offering with the Hand

. Part 3a.9 - The Officiating Priests

. Part 3a.10 - General Rules (regarding the sacrifice)

. Part 3a.11 - Descriptions of the Ganamala (groups of various mantras)

. Part 3a.12 - The Samuccaya-prayascittani

. Part 3b.1 - The Agnihotrahoma-vidhi

. Part 3b.2 - The Snana-vidhi

. Part 3b.3 - The Tarpana-vidhi

. Part 3b.4 - The Sandhyopasana-vidhi

. Part 3b.5 - The Sraddha-vidhi

. Part 3b.6 - The Skandayaga ceremony

. Part 3b.7 - The Pasupata-vrata (vow)

. Part 3b.8 - The Veda-vrata (vow)

. Part 3b.9 - The Grand Homas

. Part 3b.10 - The Brahmakurca-vidhi

. Part 3b.11 - The Tadagadi-vidhi

. Part 3b.12 - The Gosanti ceremony

. Part 4.1 - Magic in Atharva-veda—Introduction

. Part 4.2 - Materia Magica

. Part 4.3 - The Procedure and Effect of Magic

. Part 4.4 - Concluding Remarks (regarding Magic)

. Part 5 - Omens and Portents—Introduction

. Part 5.1.1 - Omens related to the Sun

. Part 5.1.2 - Omens related to the Moon

. Part 5.1.3 - Omens related to the Eclipses

. Part 5.1.4 - Omens related to the Planets

. Part 5.1.5 - Omens related to the Sub-planets (grahaputra)

. Part 5.1.6 - Omens related to the Constellations

. Part 5.1.7 - Omens related to the Comets

. Part 5.2.1 - Omens related to Digdaha

. Part 5.2.2 - Omens related to Meteors

. Part 5.2.3 - Omens related to Lightning and Thunder

. Part 5.2.4 - Omens related to Whirl-wind

. Part 5.2.5 - Omens related to Twilight-clouds

. Part 5.2.6 - Omens related to Rain

. Part 5.2.7 - Omens related to Parivesa

. Part 5.2.8 - Omens related to Gandharva-nagara

. Part 5.3.1 - Omens related to Earthquakes

. Part 5.3.2 - Omens related to Waters and Fire

. Part 5.3.3 - Omens related to Inanimate objects

. Part 5.3.4 - Omens related to Animals and Birds

. Part 5.3.5 - Omens related to (Abnormal) Births

. Part 5.3.6 - Omens related to Crops and Trees

. Part 5.3.7 - Omens related to Royal objects

. Part 5.3.8 - Omens related to Dreams

. Part 5.3.9 - Omens related to Divinities

. Part 5.4 - Pacificatory Rites for evil consequences of Omens

. Part 6a - Phonetics and Lexicography—The Varnapatala

. Part 6b - Phonetics and Lexicography—The Kautsavya-nighantu

. Part 7 - The Caranavyuha (introduction and summary)

+ Chapter 2c - General study of the Atharvaveda-Parisistas

. Part 1 - The Nature of the Study

. Part 2 - Religion in the Atharvaveda-Parisistas

. Part 3 - Beliefs and Practices in the Atharvaveda-Parisistas

. Part 4 - Social and Political conditions in the Atharvaveda-Parisistas

. Part 5 - State of Knowledge in the Atharvaveda-Parisistas

. Part 6 - A Literary study of the Parisistas

. Part 7 - The Date of the Atharvaveda-Parisistas

Appendix: An index of the Atharvaveda-mantras

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