An Introductory Lecture: On the Subject of the Rules of Interpretation in Hindu Law, With Special Refernce to the Mimansa Aphorism as Applied to Hindu Law (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Kishori Lal Sarkar

9780484076395: An Introductory Lecture: On the Subject of the Rules of Interpretation in Hindu Law, With Special Refernce to the Mimansa Aphorism as Applied to Hindu Law (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484076396 ISBN 13: 9780484076395

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Discover how Hindu law uses ancient rules to read its own texts.

This introduction explains who interprets the law, what tools they use, and why interpretation matters for a tradition not written by a single sovereign.

Grounded in historical context, the book traces how interpretation grew from oral traditions to formal principles. It highlights key figures and ideas, from the Mimansa Sutras to later commentaries, and shows how authors shaped the way laws are understood and applied today. The focus is on concepts, methods, and the evolution of rules that govern reading sacred and legal texts.

What the Mimansa school contributes to interpreting Dharmic texts.
How authorities treat direct commands, accompanying explanations, and definitions.
Two approaches to literal versus contextual reading and their practical implications.
Examples of how rules of interpretation influenced Hindu legal practice.

Ideal for readers of history and law who want a clear view of how Hindu legal interpretation developed and why it matters.

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