The Jaiminigrihyasutra: Belonging to the Samaveda

The Grhya Sutras contain rules for customs, ceremonies and sacrifices through which the life of an Indian attains purification. They record a number of popular customs and manners connected with conception, birth, name-giving, first-outing, first-eating by the child. They include rules for tonsure, initiation, completion of studies, customs of studies, of courting, engagement, wedding, etc.