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The content of the Atharvaveda was classified under medicinal, philosophical, socio-cultural, royal and hymns used for black magic, The etymology, chronology and the inclusion of the Atharvaveda in Vedic literature were the other topics discussed.The regular serial publication of the Society, issued quarterly, is the Journal of the American Oriental Society.

The session dealt with the various names of the Atharvaveda and their significance. OLA-IKS session 15 (21 May) on the Atharvaveda. The class also described the various musical instruments that are mentioned in the Sama Veda. The differentiation between Krishna Yajur Veda and Shukla Yajur Veda was also further discussed. Explaining the etymology of Yajna and Sama, the speaker took the participants through the tradition and rules of yajna. While Yajurveda elucidates ritualistic practices and different yajnas like the Ashwamedha Yajna, the Sama Veda showcases the foundations of musicology as it presents musically rendered chants. Mahulikar described the objectives and purpose of the mantras in the respective Vedas.

OLA-IKS session 14 (14 May) on Yajurveda and Samaveda. Stories of Shiva and Parvathi, especially in folk literature were also narrated. The class described the rituals and mantras offered to Rudra and Shiva. The story of Linga worship of Shiva was also discussed. Similar to Ekadasha Rudras the many other expressions of Shiva such as Eka murti Shiva, Trimurthi Shiva, Ashtamurthi Shiva and so on were explained. See also GURU PADUKAS SHAKTI SHIVA, LORD. These descriptions bring Rudra closer to Puranic Shiva. An aspect of Lord Shiva as the Guru and bestower of knowledge (jana). The epithets of Rudra in the Rigveda and Samaveda describe him as Ugra, Neelakantha, Mahadeva and so on. Rudra in the Vedic times is the stormy wind, who is fiery and makes a loud sound. The speaker took the audience through the images of Rudra and Shiva and gave an overview of Rudra and Shiva in folk literature and tradition. OLA-IKS session 13 (7 May) on Vedic Rudra and Puranic Shiva.
