Significance of Marriage forms
Marriage forms in Dharmashastra refer to the various recognized types of marriages, each with unique legal and cultural obligations, inheritance rights, and familial duties. The texts classify marriage into several types, including Brahma, Daiva, Arsha, Prajapatya, Rakshasa, Gandharva, and Paishaca. These classifications not only define the structure and characteristics of the marriages but also potentially influence the quality of the offspring. The focus is often on types such as Gandharva and Rakshasa, which hold specific significance.
Synonyms: Marriage certificates
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Hindu concept of 'Marriage forms'
Marriage forms in Hinduism encompass various types, including Gandharva, Rakshasa, and others, each with unique characteristics that define legal obligations, inheritance rights, familial duties, and impact on offspring quality.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Marriage forms denote the different recognized structures of marriages, each with specific characteristics that set them apart, including Brahma, Daiva, Arsha, Prajapatya, Rakshasa, Gandharva, and Paishaca.[1] (2) Varied types of marriage recognized in the prescribed texts, including Prajapatya, Asura, Gandharva, Rakshasa, and Paishaca.[2] (3) The various prescribed types of marriage recognized in the text, primarily focused on the Gandharva and Rakshasa types.[3] (4) The classifications or types of marriage, which influence the quality of the offspring.[4] (5) The various recognized types of marriages that dictate legal and cultural obligations, inheritance rights, and familial duties.[5]