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The Mutual Relations of The Four Castes According To The Mānavadharmaçāstram

by Edward W. Hopkins
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9789362087089
  • Binding: Paperback
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  • Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
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  • Pages: 124
  • Original Price: INR 240.0
  • Language: English
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  • Item Weight: 271 grams
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The book undertakes a systematic exploration of the interrelations among the four castes in Indian society as delineated in the Law-book of Manu, while addressing pertinent questions pivotal to grasping the text's ramifications. It draws upon significant scholarly contributions by Weber and Muir, offering insights into caste dynamics as depicted in Brahmanical and Sutra literature. Weber's scrutiny particularly illuminates both agreements and inconsistencies between Manu and other texts such as Gobhila, Kauśika, Paraskara, and Taittiriya Samhita. Through this comparative analysis, the essay endeavors to untangle the intricacies of caste relationships within Manu's legal framework, enriching our comprehension of ancient Indian social organization.

Edward Washburn Hopkins (1857–1932) was a prominent American Sanskrit scholar, born in Northampton, Massachusetts. He earned his Ph.D. at Leipzig after graduating from Columbia College. Hopkins taught at Columbia and Bryn Mawr before joining Yale University as a professor of Sanskrit and comparative philology in 1895. He served as secretary of the American Oriental Society and edited its journal, making significant contributions to early Sanskrit literature studies. His notable works include "Caste in Ancient India" (1881), "Religions of India" (1895), "Epic Mythology" (1915), and "History of Religions" (1918), reflecting his expertise in Indian culture and religious studies.

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