Essay name: Atharvaveda ancillary literature (Study)
Author:
B. R. Modak
Affiliation: Savitribai Phule Pune University / Department of Sanskrit and Prakrit Languages
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.
Chapter 1 - Ancillary Literature of the Atharvaveda (other than the Parisistas)
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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B 207 kalpa describes the worship of God Skanda (to be performed
by thieves?), the Anuloma-kalpa and Asuri-kalpa employ black
magic and the Ucchusma-kalpa prescribes the worship of God
Siva in the form of Ucchusma to obtain various objects of
wishes.
WIDE IN MEDEN
