Devala-smriti (critical study)
by Mukund Lalji Wadekar | 1982 | 67,394 words
This essay represents an English study of the Devala-smriti—an 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 Devalasmriti based on surviving references, emphasizing Devala’s unique...
3.5. Antaralas explicitly mentioned
[Full title: (B) The distinctive social features; (I) Varnajativiveka (5): Antaralas explicitly mentioned].
After enumerating the varnas, anulomas & pratilomas, Devala also enumerates the six antaralas. They are kukkuta, pulkasa, jing vena, kusilava, bandi, svapaka. These are also, later on, explained in the text. (Cf. Arthas astra, III.7.33-37). .15 � The term 'antarala' occurs in the Manusmrti But antaralas are not specifically mentioned & enumerated in the Manusmrti. The Yajnavalkya smrti also does not explain or mention the term antarala. The treatment of antaralas, as found in the present text, is rarely to be found elsewhere. Even Mm. P.V.Kane, also has not treated the topic of antaralas separately like the Manu & Yajnavalkya smrtis, he only discusses the anulomas & the pratilomas & includes antaralas therein, without specific distinction. 1 However antaralas are mentioned & explained in the Arthas astra of Kautilya (III.7.33-37). The treatment of Kautilya is almost 16 identical with that of Devala.