These two works were significant because they were required during the sraddha ceremony.
Śraddhā, the Sanskrit term for "faith", in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism
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Śrāddha, a Hindu ritual performed for one's ancestors, especially deceased parents
Śraddhā is also a girl's name in India and among adherents of the spiritual traditions which use the term; without diacritical marks, it is usually written as Shraddha or Sraddha.