Vedic Ritual: The Non-solemn Rites

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