Atharvaveda ancillary literature (Study)

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

Hinduism Vedic Hinduism

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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 ex...

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

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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)

Last Updated: 19 January, 2025

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