Essay name: Devala-smriti (critical study)
Author:
Mukund Lalji Wadekar
Affiliation: Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda / Department of Sanskrit Pali and Prakrit
This essay represents an English study of the Devala-smriti鈥攁n ancient text attributed to sage Devala classified as belonging to the Dharma-Shastra branch of Indian literature which encompasses jurisprudence and religious law. This study deals with the reconstructed text of the Devala-smriti based on surviving references, emphasizing Devala鈥檚 unique viewpoints on social, religious, and philosophical aspects, particularly the Sankhya and Yoga philosophies.
Chapter 3 - Regarding Smriti
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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Cf. Vidyayaiva samam kamam martavyam brahmavadina/
apadyapi hi ghorayam na tvenamirine vapet//
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Pustakapratyayadhitam nadhitam gurusannidhau/
bhr膩jate na sabh膩madhye j膩ra garbha iva striyah//
1 Vedavikrayinascaiva vedan膩nam caiva dusakah/
ved膩n膩m lekhinascaiva te vai nirayagaminah//
Dyutam pustakasus r奴sa natakas aktireva ca/
striyastandri ca nidra ca vidyavighnakarani sat//
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Pustakastha tu ya vidya parahastagatam dhanam/
karyakale samutpanne na sa vidya na taddhanam//
1 Subhasitaratnabhandagaram - Prakarana
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Madhaviye
devalah, pp.32,187
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