THE DHARMASHASHTRA 1. DHARMA-SHA SHTRA 1.1. The compound expression Dharma- Shastra is formed of the two words Dharma and Shashtra. Therefore the study of the Dharma Shastra will not have been properly appreciated unless the expression Dharmashashtra is properly understood by a thorough analysis. In this respect. Manu's characterization of it, and its differentiation from Sruti will be a very useful guide; for says he. “By Sruti however, should be known to be the Veda; while Dharmashashtra is Smriti." it is proper first to have a clear idea of the two words Dharma and Shashtra. 2. DHARMA 2.1. The word Dharma is one of the most complex expressions which are not amenable to any attempt at an analysis or definition. Right from the Vedas, the most ancient of the world’s literature, down to the most modern times, this word will be found to have been use...
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