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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go only to prove the intricate and hence perplexing nature
of the system.
The CA which is attributed to Saunaka reveals great
identity with the Vyakarana by Kautsa which has been
discovered by S.L.Katre 43. The name of Kautsa is well-known
as a grammarian since the date of the Nirukta.
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WVDE I SMEDER
(43) Cf. JRAS 1937, p. 731; NIA I, p. 383.
