[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c4.1330 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c4.1330 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c4.1330 - **Language:** English ### [c4.1330](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.1330) ĀṄGIRASAKALPA. A saṁhitā division of Atharvaveda. The five saṁhitā divisions of Atharvaveda written by Muñjikeśa are the best. They are: The Nakṣatra Kalpa dealing with the pūjā rites of the stars; the Veda Kalpa dealing with the rites associated with Brahmā, the Ṛtvik; The Saṁhitā Kalpa, dealing with the use and practice of Mantras; The Āṅgirasa Kalpa dealing with sorcery; and the Śānti Kalpa dealing with matters relating to the welfare and control of animals like horses and elephants. (Chapter 6, Aṁśam 3 of Viṣṇu Purāṇa). - [Previous: c4.1329](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.1329) - [Next: c4.1331](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.1331) - [Up: c4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4) ## Cites (1) - [Viṣṇupurāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.visnu*vulgate) — Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.1330](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.1330) · Pramāṇa