History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v2.c24.s1.508

v2.c24.s1.508

In the first place anadhyāya may be vācika (concerned with the loud utterance of Vedic words), mānasa (revolving the Veda in the mind). Baud. Dh. S. I.⁹⁵³ 11. 40-41 says that the rule about anadhyāya on portentous happenings for a day and night does not apply to mānasa study; but even mānasa study is forbidden when there is impurity due to birth or death. Gaut. 16. 46 says the same. Āp. Dh. S. I. 3. 11. 20 allows (in general) mental study (not vocal) on anadhyāya days. Vide also Āp. Dh. S. I. 11. 32. 12-13.