Institutes of Hindu Law
The ordinances of Menu, according to the gloss of Cullúca - comprising the Indian system of duties, religious and civil - verbally translated from the original Sanscrit - with a preface, by Sir William Jones
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The book presents a translation of the ancient Hindu legal text, focusing on the ordinances of Menu as interpreted by Cullúca. It outlines the Indian system of duties, both religious and civil, providing insights into the cultural and legal frameworks of Hindu society. The translation is based on the original Sanskrit and is accompanied by a preface from Sir William Jones, enhancing its scholarly value. This reprint preserves the integrity of the 1796 edition, making it a significant resource for those studying Hindu law and philosophy.
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Institutes of Hindu Law, William Jones
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- Title
- Institutes of Hindu Law
- Subtitle
- The ordinances of Menu, according to the gloss of Cullúca - comprising the Indian system of duties, religious and civil - verbally translated from the original Sanscrit - with a preface, by Sir William Jones
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Jones
- Publisher
- hansebooks
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 392
- ISBN13
- 9783337264284
- Category
- Social sciences
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- The book presents a translation of the ancient Hindu legal text, focusing on the ordinances of Menu as interpreted by Cullúca. It outlines the Indian system of duties, both religious and civil, providing insights into the cultural and legal frameworks of Hindu society. The translation is based on the original Sanskrit and is accompanied by a preface from Sir William Jones, enhancing its scholarly value. This reprint preserves the integrity of the 1796 edition, making it a significant resource for those studying Hindu law and philosophy.