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The Fifth Prapathaka of the Vadhula Srautasutra: Introduction to the Edition, Translation, and Commentary

The Fifth Prapathaka of the Vadhula Srautasutra: Introduction to the Edition, Translation, and Commentary

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The Fifth Prapāṭhaka of the Vādhūla Śrautasūtra contains a critical edition, translation, and commentary of the fifth chapter on "independent" animal sacrifice in Vedic ritual. The commentary emphasizes the unique features of the Vādhūla version, and the edition discusses the ancientness and place of the Vādhūla school within the Taittirīya corpus.

Format: Hardback
Length: 492 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Harvard University Press


The Fifth Prapāṭhaka of the Vādhūla Śrautasūtra is a comprehensive resource that encompasses a critical edition, translation, and commentary on the fifth chapter (prapāṭhaka) of the Vādhūla Śrautasūtra. This chapter is specifically devoted to describing the so-called "independent" animal sacrifice (nirūḍhapaśubandha) in Vedic ritual. This series of concise monographs delves into specific aspects of the animal sacrifice outlined in the Veda and addresses the challenges of interpreting Vedic texts.

The first part of this edition presents the translation and commentary, while the critical edition forms the second part. The commentary sheds light on the unique features of the Vādhūla version of the nirūḍhapaśubandha. In the conclusion of the first part, the ancientness of the Vādhūla school is discussed, as well as its position within the corpus of Taittirīya texts.

This comprehensive Prapāṭhaka offers valuable insights into the intricacies of Vedic ritual and the interpretation of Vedic texts. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Hinduism, Sanskrit, and religious studies.


Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780674275560

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