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 2a - The nature of the Parisistas (of the Atharvaveda)
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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at will. It occupies itself with witchcraft, sorcery and
other unsophisticated activities, and, being associated with
the Ksatriyas, it is described as being full of enterprise.
The CV concludes by stating that a person, who declares
the names, colours, gotra, appearance and stature of each of
the four Vedas, will be able to remember his past lives
(jatismaro bhavati) and will go to Brahmaloka after death.
eMEDE!
FA BOND
