The book explores a significant episode of Indian social history, the Hindu Code Bill controversy that stirred the Indian social consciousness in the mid-twentieth century. Revisiting the communicative processes surrounding the reform of Hindu customary laws relating to marriage…
Through an analysis of the controversial Hindu Code Bill, this book explores the formative process of Indian law. It examines the family law reforms in India to understand the connection between legal reforms and social transformation.
Through a pointed study of an important aspect or topic of dharma in Dharmasastra, this collection shows that the history of Hinduism cannot be written without the history of Hindu law. Part one provides a concise overview of the literary genres in which Dharmasastra was written…
"Before the passage of the Hindu Widow's Re-marriage Act of 1856, Hindu tradition required a woman to live as a virtual outcast after her husband's death. Widows were expected to shave their heads, discard their jewelry, live in seclusion, and undergo regular acts of penance. Is…
Authoritative work, critically edited with English translation of work on ancient Hindu law
The Nāradasmṛti
by Nārada, Lariviere, Richard W., (Richard Wilfred)
fromSources of ancient Indian law
Authoritative work, critically edited with English translation of work on ancient Hindu law.
The Nāradasmṛti
by Nārada, Lariviere, Richard W., (Richard Wilfred)
fromSources of ancient Indian law
Authoritative work, critically edited with English translation of work on ancient Hindu law.
The minor law-books: part I, Nārada, Brihaspati
This is a subset of the Sacred Books of the East Series which includes translations of all the most important works of the seven non-Christian religions which have exercised a profound influence on the civilizations of the continent of Asia. The works have been translated by lea…
