गृहसुत्र भाष्य

This manuscript is the second chapter of famous Grhya Sutra bhashya. It is authored by Gdadhara Dikxita. Grihya Sutra deals with the domestic religious ceremonies performed by both male and female householders over the fire. The Grihya Sutras, together with the Shrauta Sutras and the Dharma Sutras, make up the Kalpa Sutras, the collections of texts that emerged within the different Vedic schools. The Grihya Sutras describe the ceremonies that mark each stage of an individual’s life, from the moment of conception to the final death rites; the five daily sacrifices (Mahayajna); seasonal ceremonies; and those observed on special occasions, such as house building or cattle breeding. Custodial history: Personal Collection. Extent and format of original material: Collection Level 23, Series Level: 33 files, File Level: 12 Vol of 106 folios, Item Level: Paper folios 106. Owner(s) of original material: Mukunda Luitel. Alternative calendar and date: Vikram Samvat [Vikrami] 1937.