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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of charred bones, (1251 & 1252), (4) ritual of offering pindas &
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(5) sr膩dhas on various days (1253-1271) are dealt with.
The procedure of narayana bali is explained in detail.
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(1284-1299). Similarly, the rules to be followed during the days
1 of asauca & during the whole period after death are also prescribed
(1301-1304).
PRAKARANA XII - 艢R膧DDHAM :
The chapter deals elaborately with the procedure of the
performance of sr膩ddha.
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The performance of sraddha is emphasized by eulogizing it
(1307-1319). Then the days (1321-1331) & places (1332-1333) of its
performance are discussed. The Brahmanas that are & are not fit
to be invited are mentioned (1334-1383/1384-1392). Then the
articles of food, that are prescribed & prohibited for being
offered, are described (1393-1400). The articles of food & meat of
several animals (1401-1407) that satisfy the manes for different
duration of time are noted. The rules to be observed by the
performer & the invited Brahmana are laid down (1408-1435).
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The entire procedure of sraddha is elaborately described (1436-1511).
Some miscellaneous rules to be observed on the day of sraddha are
enjoined (1512-1529).
