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247 Cf. Su.Śā.2.25–30. Two mantras to be muttered before intercourse mention Dhātar and Vidhātar, Brahmā, Brhaspati, Viṣṇu, Soma, Sūrya, the Aśvins, Bhaga, and the couple consisting of Mitra and Varuṇa (compare Rgveda 10.184 and Atharvaveda 5.25). Compare the rules laid down in dharmaśāstra (see R.B. Pandey, 1969: 51–52). See on sexual life in ancient India: J.J. Meyer (1952); R. Schmidt (1911). See on attitudes and customs regarding menstruation in India and Sri Lanka: N.N. Bhattacharyya (1996): 159–183; Th. Blanchet (1987); V. Das (1979); G. Eichinger Ferro-Luzzi (1974), (1980a); M.B. Emeneau (1939); G.S. Ghurye (1972): 250–292; E.K. Gough (1955); Jyotir Mitra (1985): 294–296; E. Leach (1970); J. Leslie (1994); D.B. McGilvray (1982); R. Schmidt (1911): 273–287; R.A. Shweder (1985); D. Winslow (1980); M. Winternitz (1920): 40; N. Yalman (1963). Compare on the attitude towards a menstruating woman: Manusmṛti 3.239. See on the special cial rules for the menarche: G. Eichinger Ferro-Luzzi (1974): 121–127.