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 8 - Devala-Smriti (a summary of the reconstructed text)
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mentioned (2411). The eight miraculous powers (2412-2437) & the nature of liberation, its varieties etc. are described (2440-2447). The signs of approaching death, in case of a Yogin are indicated (2448-2461). 067 Lastly, the final release & unity of Yogin with Brahman are
described (2468-2475).
DEVALOKTAM JYOT IS AM :
PARIS ISTA
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Devala is believed to have written an extensive treatise
(Samhita) on Jyotisasastra. The quotations of Devala, dealing
with the various topics on Jyotisa, available in the works on
Dharmasastra
& Jyotisa are here collected & arranged.
PRAKARANA I - SAMSK膧R膧H :
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This chapter deals with some astrological matter, connected
with the Samskaras (sacraments).
The customs of locality, should always be followed by an
astrologer (1). There is emphasis upon, the performance of
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an act on a day, with the favourable position of moon etc. & various!
articles to be donated for averting the bad effects of unfavourable
state of moon,star etc. are mentioned (2 & 3). The effects of
inauspicious state of stars, namely Asvini, Magha & Mula at the
birth of a child & the manner to eradicate the evil influence are
pointed out (4-7). The periods, that are not favourable for
marriage etc. are mentioned (8-14). The last verse (15) mentions
the auspicious period for king's march (Yatra).
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