CONTENTS.

SUBJECT.	PAGE.
Chapter LXXXVII.—Enumeration of the names of fourteen Manus Progenitors of humanity who rule over specific cosmic eras. and of the Devas Celestial beings or gods. and Saptarshis The 'Seven Sages' who guide humanity through each age. who flourished in the times of their sons ...	237—243
Chapter LXXXVIII.—Annals of Ruchi A celebrated sage and the father of the ninth Manu. incidentally narrated in the discourse between Markandeya A famous, long-lived sage and devotee. and Kraushtika A disciple of Markandeya. ...	243—246
Chapter LXXXIX —Ruchi hymnises the Pitris The spirits of departed ancestors., who in their turn grant him a boon ...	246—255
Chapter XC —Marriage of Ruchi and birth of Rauchya Manu The ninth of the fourteen Manus. ...	255
Chapter XCI.—Contemplation of Hari A name for the god Vishnu, meaning 'He who takes away' (sorrow or sin). ...	256—257
Chapter XCII.—Contemplation of Hari and its process ...	258—260
Chapter XCIII.—Laws of virtue as promulgated by the holy Yajnavalkya One of the most important sages and legal authorities in ancient India. ...	260—262
Chapter XCIV.—Initiation with the Holy Thread Sanskrit: Upanayana; a rite of passage marking the start of formal religious education. and study of the Vedas The oldest and most sacred scriptures of Hinduism. ...	262—266
Chapter XCV —Duties of house-holders ...	266—271
Chapter XCVI.—Origin of mixed castes—the five great Sacrifices Sanskrit: Yajnas; daily spiritual duties involving offerings to gods, ancestors, and all beings., Twilight Rites Sanskrit: Sandhya; daily prayers performed at sunrise, noon, and sunset., duties of house-holders and members of different castes ...	271—280
Chapter XCVII.—Purifications of defiled articles ...	280—281
Chapter XCVIII.—Gift-making and Charity ...	281—284
Chapter XCIX.—Mode of performing Ancestral Rites Sanskrit: S'raddhas; ceremonies performed to honor and provide for deceased relatives. ...	284—289
Chapter C.—Exorcism of Obstacle-Spirits Sanskrit: Vinayakas; spirits known for creating hindrances if not properly propitiated. ...	290—291
Chapter CI.—Propitiation of malignant Planets ...	292—293
Chapter CII.—Duties of the order of forest-dwelling hermits Referring to the 'Vanaprastha' stage of life where one retires to the forest for spiritual focus.	294
Chapter CIII.—Duties of Yatis Renunciants or monks who have completely abandoned worldly ties. ...	295
Chapter CIV.—Signs of sinful souls ...	295—296
Chapter CV —Rites of atonement ...	296—305
Chapter CVI.—Impurities ...	305—309
Chapter CVII —A synopsis of the Treatise on Duty Sanskrit: Dharma-Shastra; the body of ancient Indian law and ethics. by Parashara A highly revered sage and author of one of the primary legal codes. ...	309—315

THE COMPENDIUM OF VRIHASPATI.

Sanskrit: Vrihaspati Samhita; Vrihaspati is the preceptor of the gods and a legendary master of law, ethics, and politics.


Chapter CVIII.—Synopsis of rules of conduct ...	315—318
Chapter CIX —Advice on thrift and economy in the Essence of Ethics Sanskrit: Nitisara; a classic text on statecraft and practical wisdom.	318—324
Chapter CX.—Advice as to the non-rejectment of a certain good, etc. ...	324—328
Chapter CXI.—Commendable traits in kings, etc, (in the Essence of Ethics) ...	328—330