History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v5.c73.146

History of Dharmaśāstra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v5.c73.146

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The Viṣṇudharmasūtra (78. 1-7) states that one performing śrāddha on Sunday secures everlasting freedom from disease and those who perform śrāddha on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Jaiva), Friday and Saturday respectively secure happiness (or admiration by people), victory in battle, all desires, such learning as he desires, wealth and long life. The Kūrma (II. 20, 16-17) also expatiates on the rewards for śrāddhas on the several days of the week.

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Kūrmapurāṇa — Vyāsa, Sanskrit
Vaiṣṇava Dharmaśāstra — Viṣṇu, Sanskrit