[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.2055 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2055 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2055 - **Language:** English ### [c5.2055](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2055) 6. \*Kalpa\*. Ceremonial. Rules for applying the Vedas to the performance of sacrifices. These rules are generally written in the form of Sūtras or short aphorisms, and so they are known as the Kalpa-sūtras or Srauta-sūtras. - [Previous: c5.2054](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2054) - [Next: c5.2056](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2056) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2055](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2055) · Pramāṇa