Vivada Chintamani: A Succinct Commentary on the Hindoo Law Prevalent in Mithila

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A. D'Rozario, 1863 - Всего страниц: 339
 

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Стр. xlvi - For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
Стр. li - ... a sum of not less than one lac of rupees in each year shall be set apart and applied to the revival and improvement of literature, and the encouragement of the learned natives of India, and for the introduction and promotion of a knowledge of the sciences among the inhabitants of the British territories in India...
Стр. lxxxii - ... a spirit of sublime devotion, of benevolence to mankind, and of amiable tenderness to all sentient creatures, pervades tlie whole work ; the style of it has a certain austere majesty, that sounds like the language of legislation, and extorts a respectful awe ; the sentiments of independence on all beings but God, and the harsh admonitions even to kings, are truly noble...
Стр. li - India is to be traced to the want of that encouragement which was formerly afforded to it by princes, chieftains, and opulent individuals under the Native Government. Such encouragement must always operate as a strong incentive to study and literary exertions, but especially in India, where the learned professions have little, if any, other support.
Стр. xlv - But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
Стр. lxxxiii - ... them all together in the following manner : 80. " What ye know to have been transacted in the matter before us, between the parties reciprocally, declare at large and with truth ; for your evidence in this cause is required." 81. A witness, who gives testimony with truth, shall attain exalted seats of beatitude above, and the highest fame here below : such testimony is revered by BRAHMA
Стр. xlvi - Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity : for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Стр. lxiv - Sudra; that is, by menial service, by handicrafts, by commerce, or by agriculture. Hence it appears that almost every occupation, though regularly it be the profession of a particular class, is open to most other classes, and that the limitations, far from being rigorous, do in fact reserve only one peculiar profession, that of the Brahmin, which consists in teaching the Veda, and officiating at religious ceremonies88.
Стр. lxxx - Vyasa too, the son of Parasara before mentioned, has decided, that the Veda with its Angas or the six compositions deduced from it, the revealed system of medicine, the Puranas or sacred histories, and the code of Manu were four works of supreme authority, which ought never to be shaken by arguments merely human.
Стр. 205 - Those who have lent the ute of a limb signifies those who have been deprived of a hand, a leg, or any other member of the body. Such persons are not competent to perform ceremonies relating to the Vedas and Smriti. They are consequently not entitled to inherit paternal property (9)." Colebrooke translates the same word when cited in the Mitakshara, " those who have lost a sense (or a limb...

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