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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tela 058 Expiations are further mentioned, for drinking semen,
wine, human milk etc. for curing diseases (795-802).
PRAKARANA VII - DES ADHARMAH K膧LADHARM膧S CA:
The present chapter contains injunctions about practising
the rituals & customs, prescribed or followed in a particular
place (desa) & period (k膩la).
The customs & practices of a particular region should not be
neglected or disregarded (809-814).
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The rules to be followed in Kali Age are mentioned (815-818).
The time, auspicious for bathing & giving gifts etc. on each
sankranti is prescribed (819-825). The general rules, for
determining a tithi are dealt with (826-837). The general rules,
about fasting are enjoined. The vratas namely worship of cows,
on the pratipad of the month of kartika (852-855), Nagapancami
(856-858), Ek膩dasi (859-871) are treated.
Lastly, the rules to be observed, on the eclipses of the sun
& the moon are prescribed (874-884).
Thus the treatment of vows (vratas) or observances, as
available in the present text is very scanty.
PRAKARANA VIII - D膧NAM :
The present chapter contains description of the nature of
d膩na & praise of various gifts.
