Preface Introduction The Author: His Life and Works Yatidharmasamuccaya and the Ascetic Literary Tradition Structure and Contents The Domestication of Asceticism The Character of Ancient Indian Asceticism The Asrama System as a Structure for Inclusion The Domestication of Asceticism in Yadava Translation 1 The Rule Sanctioning Itinerant Asceticism 2 Age of Eligibility of a Candidate for Itinerant Asceticism Renunciation after Marriage Renunciation Permitted at Any Time Renunciation before Marriage Only for the Handicapped Renunciation before Marriage for Detached People Renunciation When Death Is Imminent 3 Examination of the Insignia Bodily Insignia External Insignia Description of the External Insignia 4 The Procedure of Renunciation Renunciation When Death Is Imminent 5 Principal Activities Renouncers Who Abandon Vedic Rites Mendicant Renouncers Samkhya Yoga 6 Daily Practices Morning Duties Midday Duties Begging Procedure of Eating Rites Following the Meal Evening Duties Behavior toward Ascetics 7 Proper Conduct 8 Rules on Insignia and Related Penances 9 Wandering and Rain Residence Rain Residence 10 Penances 11 The Procedure of an Ascetic's Funeral Text Introduction to the Critical Edition Description of the Manuscripts Genealogical Relation of the Manuscripts Constitution of the Text 1 parivrajyavidhih 2 parivrajyadhikaridasanirupanam 3 lingnirupanam 4 samnyasaprayogah 5 mukhyakarmavidhih 6 ahoratrakriya 7 acarah 8 lingadharmaprayascittavidhih 9 gatisthitinirupanam 10 prayascittavidhih 11 yatisamskaravidhih Appendix 1: Long Variant Readings Appendix 2: Index of Authors Cited Appendix 3: Index of Citations Abbreviations and Bibliography Index
Patrick Olivelle is Professor of Sanskrit and Indian Religions at the University of Texas, Austin.
"Many exotic and strange things pass for Eastern religions today. Books like this help call attention to the traditional and authentic aspects of the religions of the East. This work is very authentic, and it evidences and embodies first-rate scholarship in the historical-critical, literary, and philosophical senses. It will be an excellent addition to modern scholarly literature in the field." -- John G. Arapura, Professor Emeritus, McMaster University
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