Yajnavalkya-smriti (Vyavaharadhyaya)—Critical study
by Kalita Nabanita | 2017 | 87,413 words
This page relates ‘Yajnavalkyasmriti: An Introduction� of the study on the Vyavaharadhyaya of the Yajnavalkya-smriti: one of the most prominent Smritis dealing with Dharmashastra (ancient Indian science of law), dating to the 1st century B.C. The Yajnavalkyasmriti scientifically arranges its contents in three sections: Acara (proper conduct), Vyavahara (proper law) and Prayashcitta (expiation). Vyavahara deals with judicial procedure and legal system such as substantive law and procedural law.
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Chapter 1.2 - The ³ÛÄåÂáñ²¹±¹²¹±ô°ì²â²¹²õ³¾á¹›t¾±: An Introduction
The ³ÛÄåÂáñ²¹±¹²¹±ô°ì²â²¹²õ³¾á¹›t¾± occupies an eminent place in the arena of the ³§³¾á¹›t¾± literature in respect of antiquity, importance and authority. It stands next to the ²Ñ²¹²Ô³Ü²õ³¾á¹›t¾±. The text is notable due to its systematic treatment of subjects and progressive view in many aspects. The ³ÛÄåÂáñ²¹±¹²¹±ô°ì²â²¹²õ³¾á¹›t¾± has enjoyed greater influence in medieval India’s judiciary practice than the ²Ñ²¹²Ô³Ü²õ³¾á¹›t¾±.[1] A detailed introductory note on the ³ÛÄåÂáñ²¹±¹²¹±ô°ì²â²¹²õ³¾á¹›t¾± is furnished hereafter.
[1. The Author of the ³ÛÄåÂáñ²¹±¹²¹±ô°ì²â²¹²õ³¾á¹›t¾±]
[2. Date of the ³ÛÄåÂáñ²¹±¹²¹±ô°ì²â²¹²õ³¾á¹›t¾±]
[3. Style and Contents of the ³ÛÄåÂáñ²¹±¹²¹±ô°ì²â²¹²õ³¾á¹›t¾±]
[4. The ³ÛÄåÂáñ²¹±¹²¹±ô°ì²â²¹²õ³¾á¹›t¾± and its relation with other Ancient Literature]
[5. The Commentaries on the ³ÛÄåÂáñ²¹±¹²¹±ô°ì²â²¹²õ³¾á¹›t¾±]
[6. Texts of the ³ÛÄåÂáñ²¹±¹²¹±ô°ì²â²¹²õ³¾á¹›t¾± and Review of Literature]
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
Lingat, R., Op.cit., page98