Vedic Ritual: The Non-solemn Rites

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Preface Abbreviations I. The Presentation of the Subject-Matter in the Manuals II. Harmony, Symbolism of Numbers, Colours, etc.; Continuity III. Orientation, Posture, Gestures, Behaviour IV. Contact; Transmission of Power V. The Human Body; Flora and Fauna VI. Inanimate Matter; Material Objects, Requisites VII. The Ritual Fire; Implements VIII. Sacrificial Substances IX. Functionaries and Other Persons X. Mantras and Recitation XI. Places XII. Time XIII. Magic, Witchcraft, Exorcism, Medicine XIV. Auspiciousness XV. Omina, Divination XVI. Taboo XVII. Purity and Impurity XVIII. Śānti and Präya&itta XIX. The Performer’s State of Mind, Learning, Concentratration XX. Deities and Their Position and Function XXI. Subsidiary Ritual Acts XXII. Structure and Performance of the Domestic Ritual XXIII. The Saipskāras XXIV. Other Occasions for Rites XXV. Sacrifices XXVI. The Cult of the Dead XXVII. Other Forms of Worship; Observances and Ritual Practices XXVIII. Purposes and Effect of the Rites General Index Sanskrit Index