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There is no surer way for ascertaining the particular Vedic school by which an ancient Sanskrit law-book of unknown or uncertain origin was composed, than by exa mining the quotations from, and analogies with, Vedic works which it contains. Thus the Gautama Dharma sastra might have originated in any one among the divers Gautama Karafzas with which Indian tradition acquaints us. But the comparatively numerous passages which its author has borrowed from the Samhita and from one Brah ma7za of the Sama-veda prove that it must belong to one of those Gautama Karazzas who studied the Sama-vedal. Regarding the code of Yιgiiavalkya we learn from tradi tion that a Vedic teacher of that name was the reputed author of the White Yagur-veda. But this coincidence might be looked upon as casual, if the Yιgfiavalkya-smrz'ti did not contain a number of Mantras from that Vedic Samhita, and a number of very striking analogies, in the section on funeral ceremonies particularly, with the Grihya sutra of the Vagasaneyins, the Katiya Grihya-sutra of Para skara 2. In the case of the Vishnu-sutra an enquiry of this kind is specially called for, because tradition leaves us entirely in the dark as to its real author. The fiction that the laws promulgated in Chapters II - XCVII were communicated by the god Vishnu to the goddess of the earth, is of course utterly worthless for historical purposes; and all that it can be made to Show is that those parts of this work in which it is started or kept up cannot rival the laws themselves in antiquity.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1333449933
- ISBN 13 9781333449933
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages395
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the ancient laws of India, exploring the "Dharma-sutras" ΓΆβ β a collection of sacred aphorisms that governed societal and religious life. The author meticulously examines one such text, the Vishnu-sutra, uncovering its intricate connections to the Vedic school of the Kathakas. The author establishes the historical significance of the Vishnu-sutra by comparing its content to other renowned legal texts, like the code of Manu, and highlighting its similarities to and differences from these earlier works. The author's research reveals a complex textual history, tracing additions and interpolations made over time by various editors and scholars. This process of evolution is carefully analyzed, revealing the interplay between ancient traditions, evolving legal systems, and the influence of religious beliefs. Through this detailed investigation, the author unveils the Vishnu-sutra's unique place within the broader landscape of ancient Indian legal and religious literature. The book provides a vital insight into the development of legal thought in ancient India, demonstrating how religious principles shaped the societal framework. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333449933_0
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