Smruti Sandarbh Part 05

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Book Title: Smruti Sandarbh Part 05 Author: Maharshi (implied, as it's stated to be compiled by Maharshis) Publisher: Nag Publishers Catalog Link: https://jainqq.org/explore/032671/1

Overall Description: "Smruti Sandarbh Part 05" is the fifth volume in a collection of Dharmaśāstra texts compiled from the works of various Maharshis (sages). This particular volume contains ten distinct Smriti texts. The publication was supported by the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development.

Contents of Volume V (Smriti Sandarbh Part 05):

The volume is structured to present the contents of ten individual Smriti texts, each focusing on different aspects of Dharma and daily conduct. The summary below details the primary themes covered in each of the included Smritis, as indicated by the provided page content:

1. Kapila Smriti:

   • Begins with a dialogue between Kapila and Shaunaka, discussing Vedic subjects.
   • Critiques those who condemn the Vedas.
   • Discusses the flaws in reciting Vedic mantras incorrectly or out of order.
   • Details the rituals and significance of Śrāddha, including Nandi-mukha Śrāddha.
   • Covers the Upanayanam (sacred thread ceremony) and its procedures.
   • Addresses rules regarding dining together in one row by different Varnas (Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra).
   • Explains the importance and greatness of Brahmins (Vipras).
   • Elaborates on the Dattaka Putra (adopted son) and their qualifications.
   • Discusses the ten types of Dana (charitable gifts) and their recipients.
   • Highlights the importance and prominence of a maternal grandson (Dauhitra) in various contexts.
   • Details the specifics of land donation (Bhumi Dana).
   • Covers the faults of women who are considered outcasts (varjita strī) performing Śrāddha cooking.
   • Describes the duties of widowed women (Vidhavā strī).
   • Analyzes and differentiates between married women (Sadhva) and widows.
   • Details various categories of widows like Atiranda, Maharanda, and Putraranda.
   • Emphasizes the significance of a son (Putra) and the superior eligibility of the eldest son.
   • Discusses the concept of the maternal grandson (Dauhitra) being considered an 'Auras Putra' (biological son) in rituals.
   • Highlights the benefits of observing Dharma.
   • Explains the role of a son as a lineage sustainer (Kulataraka).
   • Outlines the qualifications of an 'undepraved' son (Nirdashta Putra).
   • Discusses the appropriate application of punishment and dharma for those who deserve it and those who don't.
   • Details the laws of punishment (Danda Vidhanam).
   • Covers various types of charitable gifts (Nana Vidha Dana Prakarana).
   • Explains expiation for misdeeds (Dushkarma Prayaschitta Varnanam).
   • Concludes with the glorification of the Kapila Smriti itself.

2. Vādhūla Smriti:

   • Focuses on daily rituals (Nitya Karma Vidhi Varnanam).
   • Emphasizes waking up in Brahmamuhurta, purification, and remembering the Divine.
   • Discusses the timing and conduct for morning and evening Sandhya (prayers).
   • Provides details on personal hygiene, including rules for defecation and urination.
   • Highlights the importance of outer and inner purification (Shaucha) for the efficacy of all actions.
   • Explains the proper method of Achamana (sipping water for purification) for different castes.
   • Describes bathing rituals and purification procedures.
   • Addresses issues of impurity from contact with forbidden individuals or objects and the necessary purifications.
   • Explains the procedure for bathing and offering water (Tarpana) to deities, sages, and ancestors.
   • Stresses the importance of not wringing clothes before performing Tarpana for ancestors and deities.
   • Warns against bathing in ponds constructed by others due to potential contamination with their sins.
   • Discusses the purification process after waking up, emphasizing the importance of bathing before performing daily rituals.
   • Highlights the merit of morning baths, comparing them to Prajapatya Yagna and their role in fostering positive thoughts and actions.
   • Explains the significance of various rituals performed during bathing.
   • Details the importance of Tilaka (forehead mark) and the auspiciousness of using specific types of earth for it.
   • Discusses the significance of different Tilaka colors (black, red, yellow, white).
   • Mentions the importance of Haridra (turmeric) Tilaka applied to the deity.
   • Explains the purpose and divine origin of Sandhya, attributing its creation to Brahma.
   • Advises on the meditation of Gayatri, Savitri, and Saraswati during different times of the day.
   • Explains the protective power of the Gayatri mantra against sins and negative influences.
   • Clarifies the meaning of the names Savitri and Saraswati.
   • Discusses the purification achieved through Marjana (sprinkling water with mantras).
   • Provides rules for offering Arghya (water offering) in the evening.
   • Outlines the expiation for missing prescribed daily rituals, including fasting and repeating the Gayatri mantra.
   • Stresses the importance of continuing Sandhya even during Sutaka (impurity periods).
   • Explains the procedure for Pranayama (breath control) during various rituals.
   • Details the proper method of performing Japa (chanting) based on hand positions.
   • Highlights the importance of not covering the neck with clothes during certain devotional acts and greetings.
   • States that without Darbha grass, offerings, water, and proper counting, Japa and other rituals are fruitless.
   • Recommends specific types of malas (rosaries) for Japa.
   • Outlines the required repetitions of mantras for different stages of life (Grihastha, Brahmachari, Vanaprastha, Sanyasi).
   • Details the ingredients for Homa (fire ritual).
   • Covers the duties and conduct of a householder (Grihastha Dharma Varnanam), including the role of the wife.
   • Specifies the use of representative wives made of Kusha grass or Kash grass in the absence of the wife for certain rituals.
   • Discusses the preferred Ghee for Homa.
   • Highlights the merit of timely Homa.
   • Condemns those who twist Vedic verses for selfish gain.
   • Lists the six types of people who sell Vedas.
   • Prohibits plucking Tulsi leaves on specific days and times.
   • Advises against committing any sin through mind, speech, or action while in a Tirth (holy place).
   • Discusses earning a livelihood through various means and the importance of truth.
   • Explains the sin of taking things without permission.
   • Lists items that are considered 'Asteya' (not to be stolen), such as wood for specific purposes, roots, fruits, grass for cows.
   • Details from whom one should not accept anything.
   • Condemns those who perform Homa or Japa for others or neglect their parents.
   • States that associating with wicked people contaminates even good individuals.
   • Defines Dharma as the command given by Shruti and Smriti, or by learned scholars, not merely by popular opinion.
   • Emphasizes the merit of chanting Vedic verses and controlling the senses.
   • Mentions the consequence of associating with fallen people.
   • Predicts that in Kali Yuga, people will talk about Brahma but not perform Vedic deeds.
   • Lists specific days when sexual intercourse is forbidden.
   • Concludes with the idea that performing actions done for self-interest for the sake of Dharma would eliminate suffering.
   • Reiterates the need for bathing after touching impure items or people.
   • Declares that obeying Shruti and Smriti is the command of the Lord.
   • Describes the truly blind as those who do not study, contemplate, or follow Shruti and Smriti.
   • States that sinners dislike Dharmaśāstras.
   • Defines a true Brahmin based on their fear of sin, detachment from honor, control over senses, and the practice of austerity.

3. Vishwamitra Smriti:

   • Covers daily and occasional duties (Nitya Naimittika Karma Varnanam).
   • Begins with auspicious invocation (Mangalacharan).
   • Defines the duration and significance of Brahmamuhurta, Ushakala, Arunodaya, and Pratahkal.
   • Emphasizes that performing Nitya (daily) and Naimittika (occasional) karma at the prescribed times yields good results.
   • Describes the morning routine: purification, bathing for the self, morning Japa, and Upasthana (worship/salutation) of the Sun.
   • Explains expiation for performing actions after the prescribed time or due to loss of time due to bad company, sleep, carelessness, or laziness.
   • States that those who perform Nitya karma on time conquer all people and attain Vishnu Loka.
   • Compares timely execution of duties to timely sowing for good harvest, leading to immediate success.
   • Differentiates between Uttama (excellent), Madhya (medium), and Adhama (inferior) forms of Sandhya.
   • Stresses the importance of never abandoning Nitya karma, regardless of one's state of purity.
   • Specifies the direction for performing Nitya karma during Sandhya times (East or North, never South or West).
   • Explains that studying without performing Sandhya is harmful, and abandoning it incurs sin.
   • Discusses two types of conduct: Sopadhi (with support/qualifications) and Anupadhi (without).
   • Highlights the characteristics of the Gayatri mantra.
   • Details the morning routine after waking up, including saluting the Earth, praising Bhairava, and performing purification rituals for excretion.
   • Explains the types of purification.
   • Lists plants suitable for Danta Dhavana (tooth brushing).
   • Describes the method of Achamana and bathing.
   • Details the procedures for Sandhya and Tarpana.
   • Emphasizes the special significance of rituals performed with mantras and the proper timing for bathing in the three periods of the day.
   • Outlines the benefits of bathing: increase in beauty, energy, strength, purity, lifespan, health, freedom from greed, and destruction of bad dreams.
   • Explains the significance of Tarpana.
   • Describes the importance of wearing clothes during Avaadharana (a ritualistic act).
   • Details Pranayama (the process of Prana and Apana coming together) and its role in removing all impurities of speech, mind, and body, leading to spiritual strength.
   • Explains the method of applying Tilaka and the significance of Pundra; states that actions without it are fruitless.
   • Discusses the three main types of Achamana: Paurana, Smarta, and Agama, along with Shrauta and Manasa Achamana.
   • Advises performing Achamana at the beginning and end of chanting mantras and performing Nitya karma.
   • Details the Nyaasa (placement of mantras on the body) along with the 21 names of the Lord.
   • Explains the benefits of proper Achamana.
   • Describes the method of Achamana using the 'Gokarana' (cow's ear) shape of the hand.
   • Provides remedies for interruptions during Achamana, such as touching the right ear.
   • Emphasizes performing Achamana at the beginning and end of meals.
   • Explains mental Achamana by mentally reciting names like Keshava, Madhava, and Govinda for mental purification.
   • Details the method of Marjana (purification by sprinkling water) using the mantra "Apo Hishtha" and Nyaasa, leading to purity and attainment of Siddhis in meditation, Japa, and Puja.
   • Describes the ritual of Pancha Achamana in Brahmayajna and its specific applications.
   • Explains Pranayama, the union of Prana and Apana, and its necessity for mental focus at Sandhya and the beginning of rituals.
   • Categorizes Pranayama into Uttama (excellent), Madhya (medium), and Adhama (inferior) based on repetitions.
   • Stresses the importance of performing Pranayama with the Gayatri mantra and Vyāhṛtis.
   • Details the sequence of Pranayama: Kumbhaka (holding breath), Puraka (inhalation), and Rechaka (exhalation).
   • Explains the benefits of mental worship (Manasa Puja) of deities during Pranayama, leading to specific results.
   • Lists the 'Bija' (seed) mantras (Lam, Ham, Yam, Ram, Vam) associated with the five elements (earth, sky, air, fire, nectar) and their use in Manasa Puja.
   • Highlights the importance of achieving Siddhi in Pranayama through Manasa Puja.
   • Declares that without Pranayama, all actions are fruitless.
   • Describes the Vilema Gayatri mantra and its power to destroy sins, diseases, and poverty.
   • Explains the fruit of chanting the Vilema Gayatri mantra as the destruction of sins committed by mind, speech, and actions.
   • States that one who does not perform Pranayama incurs Avakirni (a specific type of sin) and requires expiation.
   • Provides an option to perform Puraka, Kumbhaka, and Rechaka with various mantras.
   • Details the frequency of Pranayama in different rituals and contexts.
   • Emphasizes that Vilema Gayatri Pranayama yields infinitely multiplied results.
   • Describes the Marjana ritual, from head to foot, using the mantra "Apo Hishtha," and its benefits.
   • Explains the two types of Marjana: Artha mantra (half mantra) and Purna mantra (full mantra).
   • Details the Marjana process for followers of Rigveda, Yajurveda, and Samaveda, including the use of Omkara.
   • States that Marjana from head to foot yields the fruit of Ashwamedha Yagna.
   • Provides the results (Phalashruti) of Marjana.
   • Explains the ritual of offering Arghya (water) during Sandhya Vandan, the number of Arghyas for different times of the day, and their specific purposes (destroying weapons, vehicles, demons, and expiation).
   • Mentions the five limbs of Gayatri.
   • Describes the method of expiation (Prayaschitta).
   • Discusses the Vinayoga (application) and Dhyana (meditation) of various mantras.
   • Covers the two types of Japa: Naimittika (occasional) and Kamya (desire-driven), and their efficacy in solitary places.
   • Details the rituals of Bhumishuddhi (earth purification), Bhutaśuddhi (elemental purification), and Digbandhana (directional binding) for protection.
   • Describes the Nyaasa (placement of mantras) related to Gayatri.
   • Explains Kara Nyaasa (finger placement) and the process of touching the heart after chanting a mantra ten times, followed by Pranayama.
   • Explains the methods of Anuloma (natural order) and Viloma (reversed order) for Kara Nyaasa, Hridaya Nyaasa, and directional binding.
   • Details the various Mudras (hand gestures) and their classification (10 types in total), including 24 Mudras for the beginning of Gayatri Japa.
   • Explains the importance of Surya Upasthana (salutation to the Sun) during Sandhya periods.

4. Lohita Smriti:

   • Focuses on rituals performed in the marriage fire (Vivaha Agni Smartakarma Vidhana Varnanam).
   • Identifies the first wife as the Dharma Patni (religious wife) whose marriage fire is considered primary for all rituals.
   • States that fires from subsequent wives are secondary and should not be used with mantras; if used, they should be mantra-less.
   • All Smartakarmas, including Sthali-paka, Shraaddha, and other Naimittika rites, should be performed in the fire of the first Dharma Patni.
   • Explains the proper procedure for the intermingling of fires from multiple wives.
   • States that performing rituals in the fires of secondary wives out of attachment renders them fruitless.
   • Describes the need to establish the principal fire again if it is used incorrectly.
   • Clarifies that if the Dharma Patni goes out of the house, her fire becomes common (Laukika), and her presence is necessary for daily Havana.
   • If the Dharma Patni travels to another land, the fire needs to be re-established (Sandhana).
   • Addresses the concept of seniority among wives and their sons, stating that the Dharma Patni is always considered senior, regardless of the age of other wives.
   • Similarly, sons born from the Dharma Patni gain seniority in rituals, while sons from other wives are considered 'Kama-ja' (born of desire).
   • Discusses the Dattaka Vidhana (procedure for adoption) in the absence of children.
   • Praises those who propose adopting a son for their childless relatives.
   • Details the process of giving a daughter's son in adoption, involving community elders, relatives, and formal procedures.
   • States that an adopted son taken from the community's lineage is like one's own son and is eligible for all duties.
   • Explains that if a biological child is born after adoption, the adopted son still retains rights, potentially receiving a fourth share.
   • Clarifies that if the primary wife is absent and childless, the eldest son from a secondary wife becomes eligible for seniority, while other children are still considered Kama-ja.
   • Reiterates that only biological children are considered 'Auras'.
   • If the Dharma Patni adopts a son with the husband's consent and later has a biological child, the adopted son receives an equal share.
   • If both adopted and biological sons are present, the biological son has the right to perform the parents' final rites.
   • Emphasizes the authority of the eldest wife in all Grihya Agni (domestic fire) and Yajna rituals, and her prominence in all karma.
   • States that the wife is responsible for Grihya Agni activities and should not transgress boundaries without a specific reason, or the fire becomes common, requiring re-establishment.
   • If the wife crosses a small river out of attachment, the fire's sanctity might be compromised, requiring re-establishment.
   • If the primary wife is absent for a specific reason, rituals can be performed using fires from secondary wives, but these must be done without mantras, with all actions being mantra-less.
   • Explains the procedure for re-establishing the Grihya Agni when marrying a second time in the absence of the first wife, by transferring fire from the previous wife's pot.
   • States that fire becomes corrupted if the wife exhibits bad character.
   • Clarifies that performing Vedic rituals with fires from secondary wives yields no fruit.
   • Advises establishing the primary wife's Grihya Agni in the second marriage's utensils and performing all actions as with the primary wife.
   • Discusses the eligibility of children born from a mother with bad character from a previous husband to perform Vedic rites, while children born after her character deterioration are not acceptable.
   • Prohibits five specific actions in Kali Yuga: Ashvalambha (sacrificing a horse), Gavalambha (sacrificing a cow), marrying a second wife while the first is alive, procreation from a brother-in-law (Devara), and a widow conceiving.
   • Lists the twelve types of sons: Kshetraja, Gridhaja, Vyabhicharaja, Bandhu, Abandhu, Kaninaja, etc.
   • States that only the parents have the right to give or take an adopted son.
   • Explains the necessity of adopting a son.
   • Clarifies that if a maternal grandson (Dauhitra) exists, adopting a son is prohibited because the Dauhitra is considered a son even if unborn.
   • Discusses the responsibility of the maternal grandson in performing duties for the deceased in a joint family if there is no son.
   • Assigns the entire responsibility of the childless deceased's property to the daughter's son.
   • Details the punishment for those who unlawfully try to seize another's property, including expulsion from the country.
   • Advises protecting those who cooperate with the establishment of righteous governance.
   • Reiterates the eligibility of the maternal grandson for adoption.
   • States that a childless widow can adopt a son with the permission of her elders, parents, and respected men.
   • Mentions that any son from a close relative with two or more children can be adopted.
   • Advises against adopting individuals who are lame, mute, deaf, blind, one-eyed, impotent, or have leprosy, as it invalidates mantra rituals.
   • Suggests that adoption is successful if approved by all respected individuals of the community and family members.
   • States that adopting a son when there is no maternal grandson is valid, but becomes invalid if a maternal grandson is born later.
   • Cites Manu's recommendation to choose between elder and younger maternal grandsons for adoption.
   • Clarifies that one can choose any child except the eldest and youngest from a group of three, five, or six sons.
   • Warns that adopting the eldest son out of attachment renders him a son of his biological father after his Upanayana ceremony.
   • Such an adopted son is useless to the adopter.
   • States that among sons born from multiple wives to one husband, the eldest and youngest are excluded, and others can be adopted.
   • Prohibits a widow from adopting a son from someone without a wife.
   • Specifies punishment for a widow who, disregarding her own son and maternal grandson, adopts someone else.
   • Praises the maternal grandson (Dauhitra).
   • Describes the three types of maternal grandsons based on lineage and marriage customs.
   • States the maternal grandson's seniority over Shrotriya Brahmins in Shraaddha rituals.
   • Explains the consequence of not performing the annual Shraaddha.
   • Lists ten essential items for Shraaddha and suggests alternatives in times of distress.
   • Emphasizes the purity of food for Shraaddha, emphasizing the source of income and the purity of the cooking process and ingredients.
   • Lists the women eligible to perform Shraaddha cooking, including the wife, daughter-in-law, mother, relatives' wives, aunts, sisters, mother-in-law, paternal aunt, brother's wives, preceptor's wives, and in their absence, the Shraaddha performer.
   • Condemns the cooking by widows and barren women.
   • States that if no suitable women are available, the aforementioned mothers can perform the cooking.
   • Specifies the duties of the performer of funeral rites.
   • Declares unperformed actions as equivalent to non-existent actions.
   • Condemns widows who live independently.
   • Discusses the property rights of widows and their inability to sell property.
   • Lists different types of widows.
   • Covers the lack of independence for women after marriage.
   • Emphasizes the importance of upholding Dharma according to scriptures.
   • Explains the procedure for adoption in the absence of a son.
   • Describes a virtuous widow.
   • Details the system of punishment.
   • Describes the head bath prohibition for married women (Suvasini) and the ritual of bathing with turmeric water.
   • Highlights the supreme Dharma of serving one's husband (Pativrata Dharma).
   • Provides expiation for seeing wicked widows.
   • Details the system of punishment for various punishable offenses.
   • Describes the happiness of all in a righteous kingdom.

5. Narayana Smriti:

   • Begins with a dialogue between Narayana and Durvasa.
   • Discusses the concept of Maha-patakas (major sins) and Upa-patakas (minor sins).
   • Explains the expiation for sins committed due to receiving gifts (Pratigraha Papa).
   • Details expiation for sins committed intentionally (Buddhikrita) and habitually (Abhyasakrita).
   • Offers remedies for various wrongdoings (Nana Vidha Dushkriti Nistaropaya Varnanam).
   • Provides general explanations for expiation (Prayaschitta Varnanam).
   • Describes the consequences of sinful acts and the purification through 'Sahasra Kalashasthapana' (installation of a thousand pots).
   • Details the Abhishek (ritual bathing) with a thousand pots.
   • Lists eight prohibited actions in Kali Yuga: remarriage of widows, sea travel, animal sacrifice in Madhuparka, eating food prepared by Shudras, begging from all Varnas, Shudras cooking in Brahmin homes, falling into fire (Agni Patana), and Bhrigu Patana (falling from a specific sacred place).
   • Recounts the request of Rishis to Vena.
   • Provides expiation for the eight prohibited acts, including thousand-pot bathing, various Homas, Mahadana, and feeding a thousand Brahmins.
   • Explains expiation for the impoverished, including tonsuring, bathing in holy places, and chanting Aghamarshana mantras.

6. Shaandilya Smriti:

   • Begins with Rishis asking Shaandilya about Dharma.
   • Discusses two types of bodily purification (Dvi Vidha Deha Shuddhi Varnanam): external and internal.
   • Details various virtues like renouncing slander, harsh speech, dispute, falsehood, self-praise, excessive talk, unbearable words, criticism, studying bad scriptures, and associating with wicked people.
   • Emphasizes engaging in Swadhyaya (self-study), Japa, and tasks related to Moksha and Dharma.
   • Highlights the importance of speaking kindly, truthfully, and benevolently.
   • Explains the concept of complete purification involving cleaning the body, throat, eyes, and nose.
   • States that neglecting Dharma is wrong and that one should accumulate it.
   • Defines Dharma and Adharma as the causes of happiness and suffering, considering them the eternal Dharma Shastra, while others are misleading, Tamasic, and Rajasic.
   • Advocates for the worship of Lord Krishna as the supreme path, as all beings and the universe originate from Him.
   • Explains that worship of the Lord through knowledge and action is the best.
   • Defines knowledge and good deeds as the same, and good scriptures as those revealing the Lord.
   • States that those who do not serve the Lord's lotus feet are pitiable.
   • Describes the three Gunas (Sattvic, Rajasic, Tamasic) as the cause of the universe and its inhabitants.
   • Provides a brief description of Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic Gunas.
   • Defines a pure place as one free from Mlecchas, heretics, and violent animals, inhabited by righteous and God-devoted individuals.
   • Advises performing worship of the Lord after achieving seven types of purity: body through austerity, or charity if incapable, or name chanting if unable to do either.
   • Lists means of purification: fasting, charity, associating with devotees, chanting, Japa, austerity, and faith.
   • Discusses the qualifications for acquiring supreme knowledge (Para Vidya), including the selection of a teacher (Acharya) and a deserving disciple.
   • Explains the disciple's duty to never think ill of the Guru, never be negligent towards them, and avoid actions that cause distress.
   • Advises the disciple against associating with foolish, sinful, cruel, or scripture-opposing individuals, as it obstructs devotion.
   • Details the morning routine (Pratah Kritya Varnanam) as questioned by Rishis and explained by Shaandilya.
   • Describes the sequence of morning actions: leaving the bed, chanting the divine names of Govinda, excreting outside the village after covering the mouth with cloth, and maintaining silence during urination, intercourse, bathing, eating, tooth brushing, and collective Homa.
   • Emphasizes the rule of tying the sacred thread over the right ear while excreting.
   • Lists forbidden places for excretion.
   • Advises not to look at deities, enemies, disciples, fire, gurus, elders, or women while excreting; instead, look at the sky, directions, stars, houses, and impure objects.
   • Explains the purification of the anus and lingam with soil and water, followed by washing hands and brushing teeth.
   • Recommends using water from Tirthas, oceans, ponds, wells, and streams for bathing.
   • Stresses not to splash water excessively, not to spit in the water, and not to discard bodily waste into the water.
   • After bathing, washing the place for Sandhya and changing clothes.
   • Discusses the rules for using specific materials in Puja (Upadana Vidhi Varnanam) during the second part of the day.
   • Highlights the benefits of devotion.
   • Explains external and internal purification.
   • Details the offering of food to the Deva (deity).
   • Lists forbidden trees whose wood should not be used for fuel.
   • Discusses acceptable and forbidden items.
   • Lists acceptable and forbidden milk products.
   • Describes the qualities of a skilled wife for cooking and the characteristics of forbidden women.
   • Covers the principles of good conduct towards women.
   • Concludes that householders become happy by using materials for the pleasure of the Lord.
   • Discusses the importance of worshipping a single deity (Ekā Devī Pūjā).
   • Provides detailed rules for the worship of devotees (Bhagavatas).
   • Explains the conduct of Vishnu devotees who are householders.
   • Highlights the significance of listening to and reading good scriptures.
   • Describes the Yoga Vidhi (method of Yoga).
   • Praises fasting (Upavasa).

7. Kanva Smriti:

   • Begins with Rishis asking Kanva about the essence of Dharma.
   • Discusses the definition of Dharma Kartavya (duty related to Dharma).
   • States that Dharma is understanding that actions, the doer, the enabler, the cause, and the result are all Hari (Vishnu), and such a stable intellect leads to a successful life.
   • Emphasizes that actions performed for the pleasure of the Supreme Lord are successful.
   • Discusses the benefits of good intentions (Satsankalpa).
   • Determines the results of Nitya (daily) and Naimittika (occasional) actions.
   • Describes Nitya Kritya (daily duties).
   • Lists the respected figures to be remembered in the morning (Pratah Smaranakīrtyānaṁ Varnanam).
   • Details the morning routine of purification (Shauchādī Kritya Varnanam).
   • Prohibits making noise during Gandusha (mouth rinsing) and specifies expiation.
   • Prohibits making noise during eating and consuming food.
   • Explains the procedure of Achamana after passing urine and stool.
   • Details the method of purification with soil for householders (Grihastha Mṛttikā Shaucha Vidhanam).
   • Emphasizes the universal application of Achamana in auspicious deeds.
   • States that performing Nitya karma out of sequence yields no results.
   • Stresses the importance of performing essential rituals during bathing, such as Sandhya, Arghya, Gayatri Japa, and Tarpana for deities, sages, and ancestors.
   • Describes various types of bathing: Kantha Snana (throat bathing), Kati Snana (waist bathing), Pada Snana (foot bathing), Kapila Snana, Prokshana Snana, Snata Snana, and the ritual of wearing pure clothes.
   • Highlights the superiority of Vayavya Snana (bathing in the direction of the wind) over other types of baths.
   • Details the regulations for Sandhya.
   • Emphasizes the significance of the Gayatri mantra.
   • Explains that Vedic study is only possible through Gayatri.
   • Describes the results of proper Gayatri Japa.
   • States the conditions under which Sandhya, Gayatri, and Vedic study do not yield results.
   • Highlights the prominence of the Gayatri mantra in Kali Yuga.
   • Discusses the eligibility of a mute Brahmin to perform Vedic studies and rituals.
   • Emphasizes the supremacy of Vedic actions.
   • Concludes that all actions should be performed with the understanding of offering them to Brahma (Brahmarpanam Buddhi).
   • Prohibits performing one action while engaged in another.
   • Discusses the importance of Upasana (devotional worship).
   • Details the establishment and use of the Garhapatya fire.
   • Explains the procedure for Nitya Homa and Surya Upasthana.
   • Provides alternatives for when Pancha Pakva (five cooked dishes) cannot be performed.
   • Details the Pancha Mahayajnas (five great sacrifices).
   • Discusses the eligibility for Vedic study.
   • Explains the process of Upasana as a means to attain Brahma Jnana (knowledge of Brahman).
   • Covers Agnihotra, Darsha, Agrayana, Sautramani, and Pitru Yajna.
   • States that neglecting the study of Vedas hinders cultural development and leads to the nation's decline.
   • Emphasizes that the Vedic path is the best for purifying the mind.
   • Describes the four types of Pitru Karma (ancestral rites) and the command to perform them to the best of one's ability.
   • Explains how to get rid of various debts (Moksha from various Runas).
   • Compares the results of Vedic actions to other activities, highlighting the superiority of Vedic actions and divine language.
   • Discusses the worship of Vishnu in Nitya and Naimittika karma.
   • Advises staying away from 'Daurbrahmanya' (impurity related to Brahmin lineage or conduct).
   • Recommends performing Agnishtoma and Atiratra sacrifices.
   • Details the results of performing these rituals.
   • Outlines the daily duties of a Brahmachari.
   • Details Jatakarman, Chaula, Prajapatya, Upakarma, etc.
   • Describes various anuvakas (sections of Vedic texts).
   • Discusses various Kandas (chapters/sections) of scriptures.
   • States that a Brahmachari who completes Vedic vows becomes eligible for the life of a Grihastha (householder).
   • Explains the criteria for marrying a suitable woman, performing the Grihapravesha (house entry) ceremony with her, and performing Agnihotra.
   • Details the Gupti Homa (hidden fire ritual).
   • Covers the rituals of Aupasana (daily fire ritual).
   • Describes the daily duties of a householder.
   • Lists desirable and undesirable actions for a householder.
   • Specifies duties from morning to evening.
   • Advises householders to always meditate on Lakshmi-Narayana.
   • Details the worship of esteemed guests, gurus, and elders.
   • Describes suitable cooked dishes and the men and women who perform them.
   • Discusses faults in communal dining (Pankti Bhajana).
   • Lists the rules and regulations for householders.
   • Lists edible roots, bulbs, and fruits.
   • Compares the results of Yajna to Brahma Jnana.
   • Explains the procedure for Shesha Homa (remaining fire ritual).
   • Details the worship of Brahmins, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas.
   • Highlights the superiority of marrying a daughter to a worthy person over marrying a son.
   • Discusses various opinions on Gotra (lineage) change.
   • Explains the procedure for adopting a son for the upliftment of the lineage.
   • Discusses the eligibility of a maternal grandson in adoption.
   • Prohibits assigning duties meant for specific rituals to others.

8. Daalbhya Smriti:

   • Begins with Rishis asking Daalbhya questions about Dharma, including purity after death, monthly purification, Shraaddha timings, and the significance of Ishta-purta (meritorious deeds).
   • Details the 16 types of Shraaddha rituals.
   • Lists prohibited actions during Shraaddha.
   • Outlines eight items to be abandoned by those who dine at a Shraaddha.
   • Discusses the right of a son to perform Shraaddha.
   • Mentions specific days for performing Shraaddha for those killed by enemies.
   • Suggests performing Shraaddha on Ekadashi if the death day is unknown.
   • Explains the procedure for Ama Shraaddha (Shraaddha with uncooked offerings).
   • Details the order of Shraaddha: mother, then paternal ancestors, then maternal ancestors.
   • Describes the characteristics of a Brahmin-killer and the expiation for touching them (impurities and purification rules).
   • Provides expiation for accidental or intentional intercourse with a Chandali.
   • Details expiation for cow slaughter.
   • Specifies rules for milking a cow.
   • Lists situations where expiation is not required.
   • Lists those who are exempt from performing expiation.
   • Explains the determination of Ashaucha (periods of impurity).
   • Defines infant, child, and minor.
   • Covers purification rituals when the mother becomes impure during ceremonies like marriage, Chaula, and Upanayana.
   • Provides procedures for completing actions that were interrupted by Sutaka (impurity period).
   • States that invited Brahmins are not considered impure if Sutaka occurs while they are present for Shraaddha, and the ritual can proceed.
   • Explains purification rules when Sutaka occurs while Brahmins are dining at someone else's house.
   • Defines Deshantara (different region) and provides purification methods for death in a different region.
   • Defines Deshantara as being 60, 24, or 30 yojanas away, or separated by language, mountains, or large rivers.
   • Details the impurity and purity classifications, specifically regarding Sutaka and death impurity, and when they begin.
   • States that after the death of a menstruating woman, funeral rites can be performed after three nights.
   • Explains the concept of impurity based on contact.
   • Lists items that harbor Alakshmi (misfortune) and should be avoided: Gaiye's shadow during the day, yogurt and Sami tree at night, seventh day of the lunar fortnight, and Amalaka tree.
   • Mentions that activities like wind from a winnowing basket, water drops from nails, falling hair, and water from pots with refuse, as well as impure associations, destroy accumulated merit.
   • Suggests that wherever purification is needed, offering Tila (sesame seeds) with Homa and chanting Gayatri mantra leads to purification.
   • Concludes with the benefits of reciting the Daalbhya Smriti.

9. Angirasa Smriti (Two Parts):

   • Purvangirasam (First Part):
     • Begins with Rishis questioning Angirasa about Dharma.
     • Describes the nature of Dharma.
     • Prohibits using Puranic mantras for Vedic karma.
     • Advocates using Vyāhṛtis (Om, Bhur, Bhuvaḥ, Suvaḥ) in the absence of specific mantras and explains their significance.
     • Details expiation for the lapse of Sanskaras (purificatory rituals) like Jatakarman.
     • Discusses impurity after Shraaddha cooking and the fact that it does not affect the Ritviks (priests).
     • States that if death occurs near the Shraaddha cooking site after it has begun, the Shraaddha is not contaminated.
     • Prohibits starting cooking if death occurs before the commencement.
     • Discusses Shraaddha in relation to Darsha Purnamasa Ishti and Pashubandha.
     • Covers Shraaddha during Mahadiksha and Kharva Diksha.
     • Mentions Shraaddha during Diksha Vruddhi.
     • States that death during Diksha does not cause contamination.
     • Emphasizes the supremacy of Vedic karma.
     • Prohibits performing Vedic karma during Sutika Ashaucha (impurity after childbirth) and Mruta Ashaucha (impurity after death), emphasizing untouchability.
     • Advises leaving the village and performing Shraaddha in another village if continuous Ashaucha occurs.
     • Explains the procedure for purification if the Shikha (tuft of hair) is cut by an enemy, considering it similar to a cow's tail.
     • Details the process if the Shikha is cut in the middle.
     • States the same procedure applies if the Shikha is lost due to illness.
     • Suggests considering surrounding hair as Shikha if one reaches 70 years of age without a Shikha.
     • Indicates that if Shikha is cut five times by an enemy, Brahminhood is lost.
     • Mentions the expiation for Brahmhatya (killing a Brahmin) if conception occurs due to intercourse with a woman during Ashaucha, which interrupts Shraaddha.
     • Describes the Vidhayaka Shraaddha (specific Shraaddha).
     • Explains the purification process if the bride becomes menstruous before Lajahoma (offering of parched grain) by bathing with hundred pots of water and changing clothes.
     • If menstruation occurs after Lajahoma, purification is done by bathing, followed by mantra-less actions, and then mantra-accompanied actions after purification.
     • If Aupasana (daily fire ritual) has not started and menstruation occurs the next day, the process is similar: mantra-less actions followed by mantra-accompanied actions after purification.
     • Prohibits performing Nitya and Naimittika karma during Ashaucha, as it destroys the purpose of Preta Karma (rites for the departed).
     • Condemns excessive injustice, malice, cruelty, and excessive violation of scriptures even in Kali Yuga.
     • Details Jivatmiya Pinda Pitru Yajna and Shraaddha.
     • Explains the procedure for Shraaddha if the father takes to Sanyasa (renunciation) or becomes fallen.
     • Covers Shraaddha for paternal uncle's wives and similar female relatives.
     • Discusses the Shraaddha of a secondary mother.
     • Defines the eligibility for Shraaddha and the performer, stating that a brother's son, even if married and having performed rituals, is considered a son.
     • Explains that if the Gotra (clan name) and name are exchanged, the rituals should be performed again.
     • States the fruit of Anathapretasamskara (rites for an orphaned deceased) is equivalent to Ashwamedha Yajna, and the defect in not performing these rites.
     • Explains the significance of Yati Kṛtya (rites for an ascetic) by the order of a Brahmin.
     • States that if the performer is present, an unperformed act should be done again.
     • Covers Ashaucha for non-Gotra members.
     • Details the expiation for neglecting the death anniversary of parents.
     • Suggests purification through river bathing or Samhita recitation.
     • Highlights the glory of the Vedas.
     • Discusses the eligibility of Brahmins for Vedic studies.
     • Emphasizes the primacy of bathing in all rituals, considering it the root cause of all actions.
     • Explains bathing for purification after touching untouchables.
     • Details bathing in case of vomiting.
     • Suggests changing clothes if bathing after vomiting is not possible.
     • Covers bathing after vomiting roots and vegetables.
     • Mentions bathing in case of vomiting at night.
     • Discusses the sin of abandoning one's Gotra and adopting another.
     • Explains the rituals of Ardhodaya, Mahodaya, and Yoga.
     • Describes the duties of a son when his wife immolates herself on the husband's pyre.
     • Details the expiation for women who remarry, citing the consequences based on caste discrimination.
     • Reiterates the sinfulness of remarriage, especially if performed through foolish fathers or brothers, leading to hellish consequences for all involved.
     • Explains the expiation for remarriage of women and the severe consequences for the husband and the giver.
     • Discusses expiation for mistaken Puṭrikā (daughter appointed as son) marriages.
     • Mentions rituals for the son born from such marriages.
     • Provides expiation for women who marry once, twice, thrice, or four to five times.
     • Differentiates the consequences from those of a prostitute.
     • Explains expiation for union with a husband after remarriage.
     • Describes acceptable and unacceptable forms (Murtis).
     • Details the offering (Nivedya) for unacceptable Murtis.
     • Explains the method of accepting the Lord's Prasad.
     • Warns against offering excessively hot food to the Lord, as it leads to hell.
     • Details the types of Nivedana (offerings).
     • Describes the ritual of bathing with warm water at night for householders.
     • Explains the Abhyanga (oil application) ritual.
     • Covers Madhyāhnika (midday) and Kshura Snana (shaving bath).
     • Discusses Abhyanjana Snana on Sundays, festival days, and during Sandhya, twilight.
     • Mentions Abhyanjana Snana during Nandi Shraaddha with water pots.
     • Explains the Shraaddha ritual performed in a river within a Krosa (a unit of distance).
     • Details the Sankalpa (intention/vow).
     • Explains the procedure for performing Shraaddha again if there is an error in the sequence.
     • States that Shraaddha performed on an invalid date should be repeated.
     • Mentions Karunya Shraaddha after Pitru Shraaddha.
     • Clarifies that if parents' Shraaddha falls on the same day, it should be performed with Ann (cooked rice).
     • Details Chakrika Shraaddha.
     • Discusses the significance of Pancha Pakva (five cooked dishes).
     • Explains the Puranas, their glory, and the significance of Upavasa (fasting).
     • Mentions the Jaka Panchaka.
     • Describes the characteristics of Grahaṇa Shraaddha (Shraaddha during an eclipse).
     • Highlights the importance of Pānasa (a type of fruit).
     • Explains the fruit of crying (Rodana).
     • Discusses the glory of Urvaru (a type of fruit).
     • Warns against abandoning Urvaru.
     • Mentions the ninety-six types of Shraaddha.
     • Covers Darsha Shraaddha, Darsha and Annual Shraaddha being similar, Manvadi Shraaddha, Sankranti Shraaddha, Sankranti Punyakala, and Amavasya Shraaddha.
     • Discusses Kutapa during Anna Shraaddha.
     • Mentions Darsha, Sankranti, etc., Shraaddha.
     • Details Mahalaya.
     • Identifies Shraaddha deities.
     • Prohibits performing Pradakshina (circumambulation) during Pitrya Karma, advises keeping the forehead empty, and not decorating the house.
     • Mentions Pradakshina and decoration for the maternal side (Matru Varga).
     • Discusses Vishwedeva and Sapinda according to the type of Shraaddha.
     • States Ashaucha duration as ten, three, and one day.
     • Covers duties during Amavasya and other Shraaddhas.
     • Explains the eligibility for Ekoddishta (Shraaddha for one specific ancestor).
     • Distinguishes between Apindaka and Sapindaka Shraaddha.
     • Revisits the concept of ninety-six Shraaddhas.
     • Discusses Mahalaya, Sakrun Mahalaya, Bharaṇī, etc., and the timing of Mahalaya, Yati Mahalaya, and Durmūta Mahalaya.
     • Details the Shraaddha of Sumangali (a married woman whose husband is alive).
     • Mentions Tarpana the day after Mahalaya.
     • Explains Tarpana before sunrise.
     • Discusses the Vidhi of Nimantrana (inviting guests) for Shraaddha.
     • Covers Jiva Pitruka Shraaddha (Shraaddha for ancestors whose descendants are alive).
     • Explains the eligibility of Vedic fire performers for Shraaddha.
     • Details the Ashtakamasika Shraaddha (eight monthly Shraaddhas).
     • Lists the types of individuals suitable for invitation to Shraaddha.
     • Prohibits inviting those who are not Vedic scholars and specifies expiation.
     • Emphasizes the superiority of Brahmins from one's own Shakha (Vedic branch).
     • Lists prohibited foods (Abhojya) during Shraaddha.
     • Covers Varana (selection of priests).
     • Details the offering of Darbha for Prasad.
     • Discusses Mandala Puja.
     • Explains the act of washing below the ankles.
     • Clarifies the order of Achamana for the performer and the eater.
     • Details the offerings to gods, ancestors, and the procedure for Sankalpa (vow), Pariveshana (serving food), etc.
     • Discusses the order of serving food.
     • States that if unable to chant Rakshoghna mantras, another person can chant them.
     • Emphasizes serving hot food.
     • Mentions chanting mantras and the importance of Vedic recitation to counteract mantra deficiency.
     • Rejects practices that contradict scriptures.
     • Details offering Tilodaka (water mixed with sesame seeds) and Pinda (rice balls) to ancestors, along with greetings and circumambulation.
     • Explains that the middle Pinda should be offered to the wife after the ritual.
     • Prohibits feeding Shudras on the day of Shraaddha.
     • Advises burying the plates used by ancestors after their meal.
     • Explains the worship of invited Brahmins during Shraaddha.
     • Recommends offering gold for deities and silver for ancestors.
     • Covers Upastana and Anubrajana.
     • Details expiation for unintentional or intentional defects during the ritual.
     • Lists seven purifying elements during Uccishta Shraaddha (Shraaddha with leftover food).
     • Discusses Uccishta, Nirmalya, the glory of the Ganga, great rivers, the menstruating state of rivers, and holy places.
     • Covers Vamana (vomiting) and the subsequent Shraaddha.
     • Discusses Uccishta and Uccishta Uccishta contact during Anu-masika Shraaddha and Vamana.
     • Explains impurity from mutual contact.
     • Discusses sneezing during Darsha and Sankranti Shraaddhas.
     • Explains Apindya (not being related by Pinda) and Sapindya.
     • Discusses the number of ninety-six Shraaddhas and the reasoning behind it.
     • Covers Mahalaya, Sakrun Mahalaya, Bharaṇī, and their significance.
     • Discusses Mahalaya timings, Yati Mahalaya, and Durmūta Mahalaya.
     • Explains the Shraaddha of Sumangali.
     • Mentions Tarpana the day after Mahalaya.
     • Covers Tarpana before sunrise.
     • Details the Vidhi of Nimantrana (invitation) for Shraaddha.
     • Discusses Vedic fire performers for Shraaddha.
     • Covers Ashtakamasika Shraaddha.
     • Lists eligible individuals for invitation to Shraaddha.
     • Prohibits inviting Brahmins who lack Vedic knowledge and specifies expiation.
     • Emphasizes the superiority of Brahmins from one's own Shakha (Vedic branch).
     • Lists prohibited foods (Abhojya) during Shraaddha.
     • Covers Varana (selection of priests).
     • Details the offering of Darbha for Prasad.
     • Discusses Mandala Puja.
     • Explains the act of washing below the ankles.
     • Clarifies the order of Achamana for the performer and the eater.
     • Details the offerings to gods, ancestors, and the procedure for Sankalpa (vow), Pariveshana (serving food), etc.
     • Discusses the order of serving food.
     • States that if unable to chant Rakshoghna mantras, another person can chant them.
     • Emphasizes serving hot food.
     • Mentions chanting mantras and the importance of Vedic recitation to counteract mantra deficiency.
     • Rejects practices that contradict scriptures.
     • Details offering Tilodaka (water mixed with sesame seeds) and Pinda (rice balls) to ancestors, along with greetings and circumambulation.
     • Explains that the middle Pinda should be offered to the wife after the ritual.
     • Prohibits feeding Shudras on the day of Shraaddha.
     • Advises burying the plates used by ancestors after their meal.
     • Explains the worship of invited Brahmins during Shraaddha.
     • Recommends offering gold for deities and silver for ancestors.
     • Covers Upastana and Anubrajana.
     • Details expiation for unintentional or intentional defects during the ritual.
     • Lists seven purifying elements during Uccishta Shraaddha (Shraaddha with leftover food).
     • Discusses Uccishta, Nirmalya, the glory of the Ganga, great rivers, the menstruating state of rivers, and holy places.
     • Covers Vamana (vomiting) and the subsequent Shraaddha.
     • Discusses Uccishta and Uccishta Uccishta contact during Anu-masika Shraaddha and Vamana.
     • Explains impurity from mutual contact.
     • Discusses sneezing during Darsha and Sankranti Shraaddhas.
     • Explains Apindya (not being related by Pinda) and Sapindya.
     • Discusses the number of ninety-six Shraaddhas and the reasoning behind it.
     • Covers Mahalaya, Sakrun Mahalaya, Bharaṇī, and their significance.
     • Discusses Mahalaya timings, Yati Mahalaya, and Durmūta Mahalaya.
     • Details the Shraaddha of Sumangali.
     • Mentions Tarpana the day after Mahalaya.
     • Covers Tarpana before sunrise.
     • Discusses the Vidhi of Nimantrana (invitation) for Shraaddha.
     • Covers Jiva Pitruka Shraaddha (Shraaddha for ancestors whose descendants are alive).
     • Explains the eligibility of Vedic fire performers for Shraaddha.
     • Details the Ashtakamasika Shraaddha (eight monthly Shraaddhas).
     • Lists the types of individuals suitable for invitation to Shraaddha.
     • Prohibits inviting Brahmins who are not Vedic scholars and specifies expiation.
     • Emphasizes the superiority of Brahmins from one's own Shakha (Vedic branch).
     • Lists prohibited foods (Abhojya) during Shraaddha.
     • Covers Varana (selection of priests).
     • Details the offering of Darbha for Prasad.
     • Discusses Mandala Puja.
     • Explains the act of washing below the ankles.
     • Clarifies the order of Achamana for the performer and the eater.
     • Details the offerings to gods, ancestors, and the procedure for Sankalpa (vow), Pariveshana (serving food), etc.
     • Discusses the order of serving food.
     • States that if unable to chant Rakshoghna mantras, another person can chant them.
     • Emphasizes serving hot food.
     • Mentions chanting mantras and the importance of Vedic recitation to counteract mantra deficiency.
     • Rejects practices that contradict scriptures.
     • Details offering Tilodaka (water mixed with sesame seeds) and Pinda (rice balls) to ancestors, along with greetings and circumambulation.
     • Explains that the middle Pinda should be offered to the wife after the ritual.
     • Prohibits feeding Shudras on the day of Shraaddha.
     • Advises burying the plates used by ancestors after their meal.
     • Explains the worship of invited Brahmins during Shraaddha.
     • Recommends offering gold for deities and silver for ancestors.
     • Covers Upastana and Anubrajana.
     • Details expiation for unintentional or intentional defects during the ritual.
     • Lists seven purifying elements during Uccishta Shraaddha (Shraaddha with leftover food).
     • Discusses Uccishta, Nirmalya, the glory of the Ganga, great rivers, the menstruating state of rivers, and holy places.
     • Covers Vamana (vomiting) and the subsequent Shraaddha.
     • Discusses Uccishta and Uccishta Uccishta contact during Anu-masika Shraaddha and Vamana.
     • Explains impurity from mutual contact.
     • Discusses sneezing during Darsha and Sankranti Shraaddhas.
     • Explains Apindya (not being related by Pinda) and Sapindya.
     • Discusses the number of ninety-six Shraaddhas and the reasoning behind it.
     • Covers Mahalaya, Sakrun Mahalaya, Bharaṇī, and their significance.
     • Discusses Mahalaya timings, Yati Mahalaya, and Durmūta Mahalaya.
     • Details the Shraaddha of Sumangali.
     • Mentions Tarpana the day after Mahalaya.
     • Covers Tarpana before sunrise.
     • Discusses the Vidhi of Nimantrana (invitation) for Shraaddha.
     • Covers Jiva Pitruka Shraaddha (Shraaddha for ancestors whose descendants are alive).
     • Explains the eligibility of Vedic fire performers for Shraaddha.
     • Details the Ashtakamasika Shraaddha (eight monthly Shraaddhas).
     • Lists the types of individuals suitable for invitation to Shraaddha.
     • Prohibits inviting Brahmins who are not Vedic scholars and specifies expiation.
     • Emphasizes the superiority of Brahmins from one's own Shakha (Vedic branch).
     • Lists prohibited foods (Abhojya) during Shraaddha.
     • Covers Varana (selection of priests).
     • Details the offering of Darbha for Prasad.
     • Discusses Mandala Puja.
     • Explains the act of washing below the ankles.
     • Clarifies the order of Achamana for the performer and the eater.
     • Details the offerings to gods, ancestors, and the procedure for Sankalpa (vow), Pariveshana (serving food), etc.
     • Discusses the order of serving food.
     • States that if unable to chant Rakshoghna mantras, another person can chant them.
     • Emphasizes serving hot food.
     • Mentions chanting mantras and the importance of Vedic recitation to counteract mantra deficiency.
     • Rejects practices that contradict scriptures.
     • Details offering Tilodaka (water mixed with sesame seeds) and Pinda (rice balls) to ancestors, along with greetings and circumambulation.
     • Explains that the middle Pinda should be offered to the wife after the ritual.
     • Prohibits feeding Shudras on the day of Shraaddha.
     • Advises burying the plates used by ancestors after their meal.
     • Explains the worship of invited Brahmins during Shraaddha.
     • Recommends offering gold for deities and silver for ancestors.
     • Covers Upastana and Anubrajana.
     • Details expiation for unintentional or intentional defects during the ritual.
     • Lists seven purifying elements during Uccishta Shraaddha (Shraaddha with leftover food).
     • Discusses Uccishta, Nirmalya, the glory of the Ganga, great rivers, the menstruating state of rivers, and holy places.
     • Covers Vamana (vomiting) and the subsequent Shraaddha.
     • Discusses Uccishta and Uccishta Uccishta contact during Anu-masika Shraaddha and Vamana.
     • Explains impurity from mutual contact.
     • Discusses sneezing during Darsha and Sankranti Shraaddhas.
     • Explains Apindya (not being related by Pinda) and Sapindya.
     • Discusses the number of ninety-six Shraaddhas and the reasoning behind it.
     • Covers Mahalaya, Sakrun Mahalaya, Bharaṇī, and their significance.
     • Discusses Mahalaya timings, Yati Mahalaya, and Durmūta Mahalaya.
     • Details the Shraaddha of Sumangali.
     • Mentions Tarpana the day after Mahalaya.
     • Covers Tarpana before sunrise.
     • Discusses the Vidhi of Nimantrana (invitation) for Shraaddha.
     • Covers Jiva Pitruka Shraaddha (Shraaddha for ancestors whose descendants are alive).
     • Explains the eligibility of Vedic fire performers for Shraaddha.
     • Details the Ashtakamasika Shraaddha (eight monthly Shraaddhas).
     • Lists the types of individuals suitable for invitation to Shraaddha.
     • Prohibits inviting Brahmins who are not Vedic scholars and specifies expiation.
     • Emphasizes the superiority of Brahmins from one's own Shakha (Vedic branch).
     • Lists prohibited foods (Abhojya) during Shraaddha.
     • Covers Varana (selection of priests).
     • Details the offering of Darbha for Prasad.
     • Discusses Mandala Puja.
     • Explains the act of washing below the ankles.
     • Clarifies the order of Achamana for the performer and the eater.
     • Details the offerings to gods, ancestors, and the procedure for Sankalpa (vow), Pariveshana (serving food), etc.
     • Discusses the order of serving food.
     • States that if unable to chant Rakshoghna mantras, another person can chant them.
     • Emphasizes serving hot food.
     • Mentions chanting mantras and the importance of Vedic recitation to counteract mantra deficiency.
     • Rejects practices that contradict scriptures.
     • Details offering Tilodaka (water mixed with sesame seeds) and Pinda (rice balls) to ancestors, along with greetings and circumambulation.
     • Explains that the middle Pinda should be offered to the wife after the ritual.
     • Prohibits feeding Shudras on the day of Shraaddha.
     • Advises burying the plates used by ancestors after their meal.
     • Explains the worship of invited Brahmins during Shraaddha.
     • Recommends offering gold for deities and silver for ancestors.
     • Covers Upastana and Anubrajana.
     • Details expiation for unintentional or intentional defects during the ritual.
     • Lists seven purifying elements during Uccishta Shraaddha (Shraaddha with leftover food).
     • Discusses Uccishta, Nirmalya, the glory of the Ganga, great rivers, the menstruating state of rivers, and holy places.
     • Covers Vamana (vomiting) and the subsequent Shraaddha.
     • Discusses Uccishta and Uccishta Uccishta contact during Anu-masika Shraaddha and Vamana.
     • Explains impurity from mutual contact.
     • Discusses sneezing during Darsha and Sankranti Shraaddhas.
     • Explains Apindya (not being related by Pinda) and Sapindya.
     • Discusses the number of ninety-six Shraaddhas and the reasoning behind it.
     • Covers Mahalaya, Sakrun Mahalaya, Bharaṇī, and their significance.
     • Discusses Mahalaya timings, Yati Mahalaya, and Durmūta Mahalaya.
     • Details the Shraaddha of Sumangali.
     • Mentions Tarpana the day after Mahalaya.
     • Covers Tarpana before sunrise.
     • Discusses the Vidhi of Nimantrana (invitation) for Shraaddha.
     • Covers Jiva Pitruka Shraaddha (Shraaddha for ancestors whose descendants are alive).
     • Explains the eligibility of Vedic fire performers for Shraaddha.
     • Details the Ashtakamasika Shraaddha (eight monthly Shraaddhas).
     • Lists the types of individuals suitable for invitation to Shraaddha.
     • Prohibits inviting Brahmins who are not Vedic scholars and specifies expiation.
     • Emphasizes the superiority of Brahmins from one's own Shakha (Vedic branch).
     • Lists prohibited foods (Abhojya) during Shraaddha.
     • Covers Varana (selection of priests).
     • Details the offering of Darbha for Prasad.
     • Discusses Mandala Puja.
     • Explains the act of washing below the ankles.
     • Clarifies the order of Achamana for the performer and the eater.
     • Details the offerings to gods, ancestors, and the procedure for Sankalpa (vow), Pariveshana (serving food), etc.
     • Discusses the order of serving food.
     • States that if unable to chant Rakshoghna mantras, another person can chant them.
     • Emphasizes serving hot food.
     • Mentions chanting mantras and the importance of Vedic recitation to counteract mantra deficiency.
     • Rejects practices that contradict scriptures.
     • Details offering Tilodaka (water mixed with sesame seeds) and Pinda (rice balls) to ancestors, along with greetings and circumambulation.
     • Explains that the middle Pinda should be offered to the wife after the ritual.
     • Prohibits feeding Shudras on the day of Shraaddha.
     • Advises burying the plates used by ancestors after their meal.
     • Explains the worship of invited Brahmins during Shraaddha.
     • Recommends offering gold for deities and silver for ancestors.
     • Covers Upastana and Anubrajana.
     • Details expiation for unintentional or intentional defects during the ritual.
     • Lists seven purifying elements during Uccishta Shraaddha (Shraaddha with leftover food).
     • Discusses Uccishta, Nirmalya, the glory of the Ganga, great rivers, the menstruating state of rivers, and holy places.
     • Covers Vamana (vomiting) and the subsequent Shraaddha.
     • Discusses Uccishta and Uccishta Uccishta contact during Anu-masika Shraaddha and Vamana.
     • Explains impurity from mutual contact.
     • Discusses sneezing during Darsha and Sankranti Shraaddhas.
     • Explains Apindya (not being related by Pinda) and Sapindya.
     • Discusses the number of ninety-six Shraaddhas and the reasoning behind it.
     • Covers Mahalaya, Sakrun Mahalaya, Bharaṇī, and their significance.
     • Discusses Mahalaya timings, Yati Mahalaya, and Durmūta Mahalaya.
     • Details the Shraaddha of Sumangali.
     • Mentions Tarpana the day after Mahalaya.
     • Covers Tarpana before sunrise.
     • Discusses the Vidhi of Nimantrana (invitation) for Shraaddha.
     • Covers Jiva Pitruka Shraaddha (Shraaddha for ancestors whose descendants are alive).
     • Explains the eligibility of Vedic fire performers for Shraaddha.
     • Details the Ashtakamasika Shraaddha (eight monthly Shraaddhas).
     • Lists the types of individuals suitable for invitation to Shraaddha.
     • Prohibits inviting Brahmins who are not Vedic scholars and specifies expiation.
     • Emphasizes the superiority of Brahmins from one's own Shakha (Vedic branch).
     • Lists prohibited foods (Abhojya) during Shraaddha.
     • Covers Varana (selection of priests).
     • Details the offering of Darbha for Prasad.
     • Discusses Mandala Puja.
     • Explains the act of washing below the ankles.
     • Clarifies the order of Achamana for the performer and the eater.
     • Details the offerings to gods, ancestors, and the procedure for Sankalpa (vow), Pariveshana (serving food), etc.
     • Discusses the order of serving food.
     • States that if unable to chant Rakshoghna mantras, another person can chant them.
     • Emphasizes serving hot food.
     • Mentions chanting mantras and the importance of Vedic recitation to counteract mantra deficiency.
     • Rejects practices that contradict scriptures.
     • Details offering Tilodaka (water mixed with sesame seeds) and Pinda (rice balls) to ancestors, along with greetings and circumambulation.
     • Explains that the middle Pinda should be offered to the wife after the ritual.
     • Prohibits feeding Shudras on the day of Shraaddha.
     • Advises burying the plates used by ancestors after their meal.

10. Bharadwaja Smriti:

    • Begins with Maharshis like Bhrigu, Atri, and Vashistha questioning Bharadwaja about daily and occasional duties.
    • Emphasizes that actions performed without performing Nityanushtanas (daily rituals) are fruitless.
    • Provides a comprehensive overview of 25 chapters covering topics from determining directions to expiation.
    • Details the determination of directions (Dig Bheda Jnana Varnanam), including east, west, north, and south, and other intermediate directions.
    • Explains the method of excretion (Malmutra Visarjana Vidhi Varnanam).
    • Describes the Achamana Vidhi Varnanam, including washing hands and feet before Achamana and the process of sipping water.
    • Stresses the importance of Achamana for the validity of all actions.
    • Details the Danta Dhavana Vidhi Varnanam (tooth brushing), including auspicious days, timings, suitable and unsuitable woods, and the requirement of silence.
    • Explains the bathing procedure (Snana Vidhi Varnanam).
    • Details the method of applying Tilaka on the forehead (Lalata Tilaka Vidhi Varnanam).
    • Explains the Trikala Sandhya Vidhi Kathanam (Sandhya rituals at three times of the day), differentiating between Brahmī, Vaishnavi, and Raudri Sandhya, and their connection to the three Vedas (Rig, Yajur, Sama).
    • Highlights the daily duty of performing Sandhya for all Dvija (twice-born) individuals.
    • Details the main activities of Sandhya.
    • Explains the Gayatri mantra's uniqueness.
    • Covers purification after excretion by going outside the village.
    • Details the types of purification.
    • Lists plants suitable for tooth brushing and their auspiciousness.
    • Describes the method of Achamana and bathing.
    • Covers Sandhya and Tarpana rituals.
    • Emphasizes the special significance of rituals performed with mantras and the proper timing for bathing in the three periods of the day.
    • Outlines the benefits of bathing: increase in beauty, energy, strength, purity, lifespan, health, freedom from greed, and destruction of bad dreams.
    • Explains the significance of Tarpana.
    • Describes the importance of wearing clothes during Avaadharana (a ritualistic act).
    • Details Pranayama (the process of Prana and Apana coming together) and its role in removing all impurities of speech, mind, and body, leading to spiritual strength.
    • Explains the method of applying Tilaka on the forehead (Pundra) and the significance of Pundra; states that actions without it are fruitless.
    • Discusses the three main types of Achamana: Paurana, Smarta, and Agama, along with Shrauta and Manasa Achamana.
    • Advises performing Achamana at the beginning and end of chanting mantras and performing Nitya karma.
    • Explains mental Achamana by mentally reciting names like Keshava, Madhava, and Govinda for mental purification.
    • Details the method of Marjana (purification by sprinkling water) using the mantra "Apo Hishtha" and Nyaasa, leading to purity and attainment of Siddhis in meditation, Japa, and Puja.
    • Explains the ritual of Pancha Achamana in Brahmayajna and its specific applications.
    • Explains Pranayama, the union of Prana and Apana, and its necessity for mental focus at Sandhya and the beginning of rituals.
    • Categorizes Pranayama into Uttama (excellent), Madhya (medium), and Adhama (inferior) based on repetitions.
    • Stresses the importance of performing Pranayama with the Gayatri mantra and Vyāhṛtis.
    • Details the sequence of Pranayama: Kumbhaka (holding breath), Puraka (inhalation), and Rechaka (exhalation).
    • Explains the benefits of mental worship (Manasa Puja) of deities during Pranayama, leading to specific results.
    • Lists the 'Bija' (seed) mantras (Lam, Ham, Yam, Ram, Vam) associated with the five elements (earth, sky, air, fire, nectar) and their use in Manasa Puja.
    • Highlights the importance of achieving Siddhi in Pranayama through Manasa Puja.
    • Declares that without Pranayama, all actions are fruitless.
    • Describes the Vilema Gayatri mantra and its power to destroy sins, diseases, and poverty.
    • Explains the fruit of chanting the Vilema Gayatri mantra as the destruction of sins committed by mind, speech, and actions.
    • States that one who does not perform Pranayama incurs Avakirni (a specific type of sin) and requires expiation.
    • Provides an option to perform Puraka, Kumbhaka, and Rechaka with various mantras.
    • Details the frequency of Pranayama in different rituals and contexts.
    • Emphasizes that Vilema Gayatri Pranayama yields infinitely multiplied results.
    • Describes the Marjana ritual, from head to foot, using the mantra "Apo Hishtha," and its benefits.
    • Explains the two types of Marjana: Artha mantra (half mantra) and Purna mantra (full mantra).
    • Details the Marjana process for followers of Rigveda, Yajurveda, and Samaveda, including the use of Omkara.
    • States that Marjana from head to foot yields the fruit of Ashwamedha Yajna.
    • Provides the results (Phalashruti) of Marjana.
    • Explains the ritual of offering Arghya (water) during Sandhya Vandan, the number of Arghyas for different times of the day, and their specific purposes (destroying weapons, vehicles, demons, and expiation).
    • Mentions the five limbs of Gayatri.
    • Describes the method of expiation (Prayaschitta).
    • Discusses the Vinayoga (application) and Dhyana (meditation) of various mantras.
    • Covers the two types of Japa: Naimittika (occasional) and Kamya (desire-driven), and their efficacy in solitary places.
    • Details the rituals of Bhumishuddhi (earth purification), Bhutaśuddhi (elemental purification), and Digbandhana (directional binding) for protection.
    • Describes the Nyaasa (placement of mantras) related to Gayatri.
    • Explains Kara Nyaasa (finger placement) and the process of touching the heart after chanting a mantra ten times, followed by Pranayama.
    • Explains the methods of Anuloma (natural order) and Viloma (reversed order) for Kara Nyaasa, Hridaya Nyaasa, and directional binding.
    • Details the various Mudras (hand gestures) and their classification (10 types in total), including 24 Mudras for the beginning of Gayatri Japa.
    • Explains the importance of Surya Upasthana (salutation to the Sun) during Sandhya periods.

General Notes:

• The text is written in Sanskrit, with chapter titles and thematic summaries provided in Hindi.
• The publication details indicate it was printed in India and published by Nag Publishers.
• The ISBN for the set is provided, along with the price.
• The content is vast, covering a wide range of rituals, duties, laws, expiations, and philosophical concepts within the Jain tradition, as interpreted through the lens of Maharshi texts.

This summary aims to provide a clear overview of the book's structure and the diverse topics it encompasses, based on the provided excerpts.