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LoC No.: 75502495

Title: Hindu Law and Judicature from the Dharma-Sástra of Yájnavalkya

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y%C4%81j%C3%B1avalkya_Sm%E1%B9%9Bti

Note: Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Sankar Viswanathan and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Hindu Law and Judicature from the Dharma-Sástra of Yájnavalkya" is a scholarly work co-authored by Edward Röer and W. A. Montriou, written in the mid-19th century. This treatise offers an English translation of the ancient Indian legal text attributed to Yájnavalkya, with accompanying explanatory notes and an introduction. The book delves into the intricacies of Hindu law as articulated in the Dharma-Sástra, discussing its interpretations and applications within the caste system and societal norms. The opening portion introduces readers to the book’s foundation, highlighting the need for a comprehensive translation of Yájnavalkya's jurisprudence. It emphasizes the authors’ dedication to a faithful rendering of the original Sanskrit text while also drawing comparisons with prior translations and commentaries. Additionally, the introduction outlines the historical context of Hindu law, underscoring the significant role of Yájnavalkya's Dharma-Sástra as a pivotal legal authority within Hinduism, particularly in its relationship to concepts of caste, morality, and justice. Through this work, the authors aim to make these ancient legal principles accessible to modern readers and scholars alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Yajñavalkya

Translator: Montriou, W. A. (William Austin), 1810-

Translator: Röer, Edward, 1805-1866

EBook No.: 21918

Published: Jun 24, 2007

Downloads: 103

Language: English

Subject: Hindu law

LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 75502495

Title: Hindu Law and Judicature from the Dharma-Sástra of Yájnavalkya

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y%C4%81j%C3%B1avalkya_Sm%E1%B9%9Bti

Note: Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Sankar Viswanathan and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project. [ http: //books.google.com/books?id=mFO6vZRrXz4C&pg ])

Summary: "Hindu Law and Judicature from the Dharma-Sástra of Yájnavalkya" is a scholarly work co-authored by Edward Röer and W. A. Montriou, written in the mid-19th century. This treatise offers an English translation of the ancient Indian legal text attributed to Yájnavalkya, with accompanying explanatory notes and an introduction. The book delves into the intricacies of Hindu law as articulated in the Dharma-Sástra, discussing its interpretations and applications within the caste system and societal norms. The opening portion introduces readers to the book’s foundation, highlighting the need for a comprehensive translation of Yájnavalkya's jurisprudence. It emphasizes the authors’ dedication to a faithful rendering of the original Sanskrit text while also drawing comparisons with prior translations and commentaries. Additionally, the introduction outlines the historical context of Hindu law, underscoring the significant role of Yájnavalkya's Dharma-Sástra as a pivotal legal authority within Hinduism, particularly in its relationship to concepts of caste, morality, and justice. Through this work, the authors aim to make these ancient legal principles accessible to modern readers and scholars alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Yajñavalkya

Translator: Montriou, W. A. (William Austin), 1810-

Translator: Röer, Edward, 1805-1866

EBook No.: 21918

Published: Jun 24, 2007

Downloads: 103

Language: English

Subject: Hindu law

LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.