Patrick Olivelle is Professor of Sanskrit and Indian Religions at the University of Texas, Austin.

Preface
Introduction
The Author: His Life and Works
Yatidharmasamuccaya and the Ascetic Literary Tradition
Structure and Contents
The Domestication of Asceticism
The Character of Ancient Indian Asceticism
The Asrama System as a Structure for Inclusion
The Domestication of Asceticism in Yadava
Translation
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The Rule Sanctioning Itinerant Asceticism
2
Age of Eligibility of a Candidate for Itinerant Asceticism
Renunciation after Marriage
Renunciation Permitted at Any Time
Renunciation before Marriage Only for the Handicapped
Renunciation before Marriage for Detached People
Renunciation When Death Is Imminent
3
Examination of the Insignia
Bodily Insignia
External Insignia
Description of the External Insignia
4
The Procedure of Renunciation
Renunciation When Death Is Imminent
5
Principal Activities
Renouncers Who Abandon Vedic Rites
Mendicant Renouncers
Samkhya
Yoga
6
Daily Practices
Morning Duties
Midday Duties
Begging
Procedure of Eating
Rites Following the Meal
Evening Duties
Behavior toward Ascetics
7
Proper Conduct
8
Rules on Insignia and Related Penances
9
Wandering and Rain Residence
Rain Residence
10
Penances
11
The Procedure of an Ascetic's Funeral
Text
Introduction to the Critical Edition
Description of the Manuscripts
Genealogical Relation of the Manuscripts
Constitution of the Text
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parivrajyavidhih
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parivrajyadhikaridasanirupanam
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lingnirupanam
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samnyasaprayogah
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mukhyakarmavidhih
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ahoratrakriya
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acarah
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lingadharmaprayascittavidhih
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gatisthitinirupanam
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prayascittavidhih
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yatisamskaravidhih
Appendix 1: Long Variant Readings
Appendix 2: Index of Authors Cited
Appendix 3: Index of Citations
Abbreviations and Bibliography
Index