A General Index to the Names and Subject-Matter of the Sacred Books of the East — SBE Vol. 50 (compiled by M. Winternitz, 1910)

Vols, 34 and 38 ; have merely the purpose of stringing together the flowers of the Vedanta passages, 34, 17 ; translated with Ramanu^a's commentary. Vol. 48; their explanation by Bodhayana, 48, 3.

Vedanta texts, meaning ' Upanishads,' 1, Ixxxvi ; 8, 8, 174 n. ; 25, 213, 213 n., 215; Kr/sh«a the author of the V. t., 8, 1 7 sq., 1 1 3 ; reward conferred by them, 25, 59, 59 n. ; what the study of the V. t. presupposes, 34, xxxii, 9-15 ; Brahman the uniform topic of all V. t., 34, xxxii, 22-47, 190 ; ^vhy V. t. are to be studied, 34, 9 ; all the V. t. teach that the cause of the world is the intelligent Brahman, 34, 60 sq. ; have a twofold purport ; some of them aim at setting forth the nature of the highest Self, some at teaching the unity of the individual soul with

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the highest Self, 34, 198 ; there is a conflict of V. t. with regard to the things created, but not with regard to the Lord as the cause of the world, 34, 263-6 ; do not contradict one another with regard to the mode of creation and similar topics, 34, 290 ; the cognitions of Brahman intimated by all the V. t. are identical,

38, 184-279 ; discussed in the 5ariraka-mimawsa, 48, 7 ; studied for the destruction of Nescience, 48,

39, 215 ; principle of unity the purport of all V. t, 48, 386 sq. ; aim not only at knowledge, but also at the injunction of meditation, 48, 680. See also Scripture, and Upanishads.

Vedantins, speak of Maya, 8, 331 n.; objections against the V., based on the relation of suffering and sufferer,

34, 376-81 ; doctrines of V. refuted, 45, ix, 236 sq., 343-5 ; aim to ascertain the nature of Brahman from Scripture, 48, 148-56; disputation between Ardraka and a V., 45,417 sq.

Vedaparagas, see Holy persons.
Vedartha-sa;;^graha, a work of

Ramanu^a, 34, xxi ; 48, 78 ; quoted,

48, 138. Vedeh-iputto, metronymic of A^ata-

jatru, king of Magadha, q. v.
Vedi, see Altar.
Vedic Schools, see Veda (g),
Vedisa, n. of a town, 10 (ii), 188.
Vedvoij"t, a rich Karap, Zoroaster

sent to, 47, xi, xxv. Ve^ayanta, n. of a heavenly palace,

35, II.
Veh-afri^, n.p., 5, 138.
Vehicles, rules about the use of, for

Bhikkhus and Bhikkhunis, 17, 25-7 ;

20, 359 sq.

Vehicles (yana), t.t. : in spite of the apparent trinity of v. there is only one vehicle, the Buddhavehicle, which leads to omniscience,

21, xxix, 40-59, 78-82, 88-91, 128- 41 ; the three v., to attain the summum bonum, and the one Buddhavehicle, 21, xxxiv ; the three v. imitations of the Ajramas, 21, xxxiv n., xxxvi ; the threefold v. only used in times of decay to designate the one Buddha-vehicle, 21, 42 ; the Buddha Padmaprabha will preach the law by means of the three v., 21, 66 ; the three v. of the disciples, of the Pratyekabuddhas, of the Bodhisattvas, only a device of Buddha's, 21, 78-82, 88-91, 134, 136 sq., 180-3, i89sq.

Veils, see Hindrances.

Veins, see Arteries.

of the disciples, of the Pratyekabuddhas, of the Bodhisattvas, only a device of Buddha's, 21, 78-82, 88-91, 134, 136 sq., 180-3, i89sq.

Veils, see Hindrances.

Veins, see Arteries.

Velamikani : the wife of Bodhisatta Sudassana was either a lady of noble birth, or a V., 11, 287.

Ve/uvana, n.pl., 10 (ii), 85, 87.

Vema/^itri, for Prakrit Vema/^itti,
Pali Vepa/^itti, Sk. Vipra/^itti, a chief
of demons, 21, 6, 6 n.

Vena, King, perished through want of humility, 25, 222 ; Niyoga arose in his rule, 25, 339, 339 n.

Ve/?a, female disciple of Sambhutavi^aya, 22, 289.

Vendidad, contents of the, 4, viiixii, Ixx-lxxxvii ; 37, 152-66, 152 sq. n. ; is pre-Alexandrian, 4, Ixv sq, ; its fragmentary character, 4, Ixx ; translated, 4, 1-2 41 ; quoted, 5, 239, 239 n., 245, 250, 259, 270, 274, 310, 317, 323, 323 n., 340 sq. and n., 342, 348, 356, 360; 18, xxix sq.; 24, 331, 356 ; the revelation * given against the Daevas,' 31, 199 sq. n. ; 37, 156, 402, 446 ; considered complete by the writers of the Persian Rivayats, 37, 481 sq.

Vengantas, a Brahman clan, Upasena of the, 36, 270, 270 n.

Ve^udeva, a name of Garu^/a, 45,
290, 290 n*

Vepa/^itti, see Vema^^itri.

Veracity, see Truth.

'Vevebfigsb, n.pl., Buddha takes a meal there, and the gods moisten it with the sap of life, 36, 37 sq., 38 n.

Verethraghna, n.d., who wears the glory made by Mazda, 4, 221, 221 n. ; invoked and worshipped, 4, 248; 23, 6, 10, 15, 17, 32, 34, 36, 38 ; friendship between Mithraand v., 23, 137, 139; in the shape of a boar, with iron feet, &c., 23, 137, 235 ; ten incarnations in which V. appeared to Zarathujtra, 23, 231-8; powers given by V. to Zarathujtra, 23, 231, 238-40 ; the Bahram Yajt dedicated to V., 23, 231-48 ; invoked in battle, 23, 242 sq., 246-8 ; his raven incarnation, 23, 294 sq. ;

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a conqueror of foes, 23, 327 ; V. the Ahura-given ^ Blow of victory,' worshipped, 31, 205, 215, 219, 224, 309, 337, 337 n., 34©, 348, 35©, 385 sq., 391; * slaying of Vr/'tra,' victory, 32, 198.

Vesali (Pah'), Sk. Vaijali, the city of Magadha, 10 (ii), 188; Sarandada temple at V., 11, 4 ; Buddha at V., 11, 28-34, 40, 57, 59 sq. ; 17,108- 24, 210; 19, 252-67; 20, loi sqq., 189, 320 sq. ; Buddha's followers spend the rainy season round about V,, while he stays at Beluva, 11, 34 sq. ; Buddha praises V. and its ^etiyas, 11, 40; Buddha's farewell to v., 11, 64 ; 19, 282 sq. and n. ; Dagaba at V., 11, 134 ; the courtesan Ambapali of V., 17, 105, 171 sq.; the Li^^^avis of V., 17, 106-8 ; see also IAkkba,\is ; council of V., 19, xi, xiii, XV ; 20, 386-414 ; the place of Buddha's Nirva«a, 19, 277 ; Buddha sets out on a journey from Ra^agaha to V., 20, 98 ; a stronghold of Gainism, 22, xiii, xvi ; Mahavira, a native of V., 22,264; 45, 261.

Vesalie, i.e. Vaijalika, Mahavira called so, 22, xi.

Vejava/ika Gawa, founded by Kamarddhi, 22, 291.

Ve^kd, progeny, slain by Keresasp,
37, 198, 198 n.

Vesalie, i.e. Vaijalika, Mahavira called so, 22, xi.

Vejava/ika Gawa, founded by Kamarddhi, 22, 291.

Ve^kd, progeny, slain by Keresasp,
37, 198, 198 n.

Vessa or Vessika, Pali for Vaijya caste, 10 (ii), x. See Vaijya.

Vessamitta, n. of a Rish'i, 11, 172.

Vessantara, an earthquake caused by his unbounded generosity, 35, 170-8 ; why did V. give away his wife and children? 36, 114-32; etymology of the name, 36, 1 25 sq.n.

Vessava^a Kuvera, see Kubera.

Vetala, a kind of ghost, kills him who does not lay him, 45, 105.

'Vetavanij see Vaitarawi.

Ve//^adipa, n.pl., a Dagaba at, 11,
132, 135.

Vevan, among the preparers of the
renovation of the universe, 18, 78,
78 n.

Vibhu, the hall of Brahman, 1, 276,
277.

Vibhu-pramita, a name of the hall in the city of Brahman, 1, 132 n.

Vibhus : Savitri accompanied by ii/bhus, v., and Va^as, 44, 480.

Vibhvan, one of the i^ibhus, 32,
343,345; 44, 381.

Vices, conquered by King Ambartsha, 8, 301-3 ; the v. of priests, warriors, husbandmen, and artisans, 24, 105 sq. ; death better than v., 25, 224 ; about oppression and greed, 37, 105 ; four heinous v., 37, 177. See also Morality, and Sin.

Victorious Ascendancy, worshipped, 31, 197, 205, 209, 215,219,

2^24, 340, 385 sq., 391.
Vidadhafshu, worshipped, 31, 349.
Vidagdha 6'akalya, see 5akalya.
Vidarbhi - 'kanndinysbf n. of a

teacher, 15, 119, 187. Vidarva, or Vidarva : the white horse, the son of V., 29, 131, 204,

327; 30, 238.
Vidas (n. of a family), make live

Avadana cuttings, 12, 192 n.
Vida^t, n.p., 5, 141.
Vida/-g^u, n.p., 23, 219.
Videgha, see Mathava.
Videha: Videgha=V., 12, 104 n.,

106; Mahavira lived as householder in v., 22, 194, 256. Videhadatta, other name of Trijala,

22, 193, 256.

Videhas, mentioned in the 5atapatha-brahma«a, 12, xiii sq. See also Kaji- Videhas.

Vidhartr/ : Agni addressed as V. or
Bhaga, 46, 186, 190.

Vidhatr/, a name of the Self, 15, 311 ; Vaijvadeva offering to V., 29, 86, 320; invoked at the housebuilding rite, 29, 347.

Vidhatu, Sraosha invoked against,
31, 304.

Vidhura : the Bodisat a wise man named V., 35, 288.

Vidi-sravah, n.p., 23, 215.

Vidotu, Aeshma rushes along with,

23, 143 ; demon assaulting the embryo, 23, 183, 185, 187.

Vidura, has a discourse with Dhritarash/ra, 8, 136, 149 sq.; though born from a 6'{idra mother, he possessed knowledge of Brahman, 34, 224, 228 ; 48, 338 sq.

Vidut, h. of a religious book, 42,

XX.

Vidya, Sk. t.t. ^knowledge,' 34,
Ixvii-lxxvi, 6, 152. See Cognition,
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Vidyadharagopala, founder of the
Vidyadhari .Sakha, 22, 293.

Vidyadharas, the palankin Kdndraprabha adorned with a train of couples of, 22, 197; a V. entered the mouth of a Danava who had swallowed his wife, 35, 217; a V. committed adultery with a queen, was caught, and became invisible, 35, 217; enemies of the Danavas, attendants of ^Siva, 35, 217, 217 n. ; souls of V;, 48, 198.