Essay name: Devala-smriti (critical study)
Author:
Mukund Lalji Wadekar
Affiliation: Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda / Department of Sanskrit Pali and Prakrit
This essay represents an English study of the Devala-smriti鈥攁n ancient text attributed to sage Devala classified as belonging to the Dharma-Shastra branch of Indian literature which encompasses jurisprudence and religious law. This study deals with the reconstructed text of the Devala-smriti based on surviving references, emphasizing Devala鈥檚 unique viewpoints on social, religious, and philosophical aspects, particularly the Sankhya and Yoga philosophies.
Chapter 2 - Devala鈥攈is bio-data
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He was present present 17 (1) at the Sarpasastra of Janamejaya.
(2) in the Mayas abh膩.
(3) in the Brahmasabha.
(4) at the coronation of Yudhisthira.
(5) around Bhisma at the time of his leaving the mortal
body & also at the time of his obsequies.
(6) in the sacrifice of Gods.
(7) as a
a agnidhra at the sacrifice of Brahmadeva, at the
Puskarak Setra.
18 He went to see
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1 (1) 艣r墨krsna, practising austerities.
(2) Dhrtarastra, practising penances.
(3) Pariksita practising prayopavesa
(4) Krsna & Balarama at the Syamantapancaka
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The view of Devala about gambling etc. is quoted 19
in the
Mahabharata. He is said to have declared that gambling with other
gamsters, with dishonesty is a sin, but there is victory in the
battle, with the practice of Dharma & the gambling is not based
upon it. The civilized (aryas) do not spoil their speech, nor do
they practise evil charms; To fight, without fraud & deception
is indeed the vow of the good.
DEVALA - A PHILOSOPHER :
Devala was an eminent philosopher. His views, about philosophical
topics are frequently quoted and referred to
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