Kausika Sutra (study)

by V. Gopalan | 1992 | 74,279 words

Summary: This essay studies in English the Kausika Sutra—an important accessory text of the Atharvaveda. The Kausikasutra primarily deals with medicinal and Abhicara practices alongside Grihyasutras themes. Being part of the Saunakiya school, it is considered the earliest and most essential among the five Sutra works, influencing subsequent texts.

The Kausika Sutra is commonly known as: Kauśikasūtra (कौशिकसूत्र), Kauśika-sūtra (कौशिक-सूत्र), Kaushikasutra, Kaushika-sutra

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Preface

Introduction (a): The pedigree of the Kalpa Sutras especially the Grihya

Introduction (b): The origin, nature and characteristics of the Grihya Sutras

Introduction (c): Contribution of different Samhitas to the development of the Ritual

Introduction (d): A brief sketch of the individual Grihya Sutras

Introduction (e): The Kausika Sutra of the Atharvaveda

The First Adhyaya (chapter)—Samhita Vidhi

The Second Adhyaya (chapter)—Medha-janana, etc.

The Third Adhyaya (chapter)—Nirrti Karma, etc.

+ Summary of the Fourth Adhyaya (chapter) of the Kausika Sutra

. 1. Medical tradition in India—Introduction