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    Vedic names of Implements

    There are very many names of implements available in Vedic literature.

    The purpose of the thread is to acquaint the readers to them and thus

    to arouse their interest to know more about our rich literary heritage.

    The references have been taken from Vedic Index of Names andSubjects

    by A A Macdonnel and A B Keith. Consult the two volumes of this book to

    find original sources quoted.

    Thanks and regards
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    Angaravaksayana [Tongs]. [ Volume i. p. 11]This word found in Brhadaranyaka Upanisad

    has been rendered 'tongs' by Max Muller and Bohtlingk in their translation. The St. Petersburg

    dictionary explains it as 'a vassal in which coals are extinguished; Monier Williams as

    'an instrument for extinguishing coals'.

    Thanks and regards
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    Svadhiti [Axe or knife] [Vol. ii. p. 492] in Rig Veda denotes the 'axe' or 'knife' used for dissecting sacrificial horse.

    However, in all the other passages of Samhita the sense of 'axe' for cutting wood is adequate. In the Atharva Veda

    the term seems once to denote the copper (lohita) knife used to mark the ears of cattle; the carpenter's knife or axe

    is also twice referred to there.

    But in later literature the word means 'axe' only.

    In Rigveda X. 92.15 Svadhiti may refer to the thunderbolt of Indra.

    But, according to MacDonell and Keith it as a weapon does not appear at all.

    Thanks and regards,
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    Quote Originally Posted by DrRajpalSingh View Post
    Svadhiti [Axe or knife] [Vol. ii. p. 492] in Rig Veda denotes the 'axe' or 'knife' used for dissecting sacrificial horse.

    However, in all the other passages of Samhita the sense of 'axe' for cutting wood is adequate. In the Atharva Veda

    the term seems once to denote the copper (lohita) knife used to mark the ears of cattle; the carpenter's knife or axe

    is also twice referred to there.

    But in later literature the word means 'axe' only.

    In Rigveda X. 92.15 Svadhiti may refer to the thunderbolt of Indra.

    But, according to MacDonell and Keith it as a weapon does not appear at all.

    Thanks and regards,

    If i remember correctly "Lohit" is a Jat family name.

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    Suci -Needle {Vol. ii, p.462} is mentioned in Rig Veda ii, 32,4 and Atharva Veda, Taittiriya Brahmana, Jainmajaya Brahmana etc.
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    Suna--Crate {Vol. ii, p. 464} Suna means in the Rig Veda, and Atharva Veda, apparently a 'woven from [ siv, sew] wickerwork basket'.
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    Surmi -- Tube {Vol. ii, p. 465} It denotes in the Rig Veda and later literature, according to the St. Petersburg Dictionary, a kind of 'tube' serving as a lamp.

    In one passage of the Rig Veda vii, 69.12, it means a 'pipe' for conveying water.
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    Samnahana [rope], vol. ii,423.

    The word in later Samhitas and Brahmanas [Taittriya Samhita and Satapatha Brahmana] denotes a 'band' or 'rope'.
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    Vesi - Needle [Vol. II, p. 326]

    Vesi in one passage of the Rig Ved [rv, VII,18, 17], according to Hopkins, seems to denote a 'needle.'

    Quote Originally Posted by DrRajpalSingh View Post
    Suci -Needle {Vol. ii, p.462} is mentioned in Rig Veda ii, 32,4 and Atharva Veda, Taittiriya Brahmana, Jainmajaya Brahmana etc.
    History is best when created, better when re-constructed and worst when invented.

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