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 9 - The distinctive features of the Devalasmriti
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) ENUMERATION OF 12. KINDS OF SONS :
The number & status of sons are differently mentioned in
the various smrtis. Devala also enumerates 12 kinds of sons.
The names & status of sons, mentioned in the text are compared
below, with those in other smrtis. The highest number of kinds
of sons is 13; Devala enumerates only 12 types of sons & omits
"saudra', in the list. The order of sons, given by the author
is not identical with any of other smrti. But Devala is quite
closer to Kautilya in respect of number & order of sons. The
only difference between Devala & Kautilya is with regard to the
position of Kanina, to whom Kautilya has given a lower place.
