A Brief History of Dharmaśāstra

A Brief History of Dharmaśāstra
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Publisher : Abhinav Publications
Total Pages : 417
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ISBN-10 : 9788170173700
ISBN-13 : 8170173701
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Download or read book A Brief History of Dharmaśāstra written by Sures Chandra Banerji and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is the first attempt to present within a sho~ compass, a systematic account of Dharma¬~astra comprising both original Smçti works and digests written in different regions of India. It de¬scribes the contents of the above works under the principal heads. viz. Acära (conduct and custom), PRAYASSCITTA (expiation). Vyavahara (secular law) and Rãjadhaflhla (politiCS and statecraft). The chapter Ofl Ethics deals with the eternal values of life, which will help the reconstruction of the present Indian societY passing through a crisis of values. In the chapter on Society, reflected in Dharmasastra, the reader will have an idea of ancient Indians about untouchabjlltY dalits slave~ women Sati daha euthanasia elements of socialism, etc. The book is a must for all those who are interested in Indian sociology.


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