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− | Dharmasutras (Samskrit: धर्मसूत्राणि) are a class of ancient samskrit texts of Bharatavarsha, expounding the principles of dharma. Studied as a part of the Kalpa Vedanga texts, they are categorized as Sutragranthas, primarily because a majority of these texts are composed in Sutra style of writing or short terse aphorisms. The sutras lay equal stress on the trivarga; Dharma, Artha and Kama, but do not discuss anything at length about Moksha.<ref name=":0">Gopal, Ram. (1959) ''India of Vedic Kalpasutras.'' Delhi : National Publishing House</ref> | + | Dharmasutras (Samskrit: धर्मसूत्राणि) are a class of ancient samskrit texts of Bharatavarsha, expounding the principles of dharma. Studied as a part of the [[Kalpa Vedanga (कल्पवेदाङ्गम्)|Kalpa Vedanga]] texts, they are categorized as Sutragranthas, primarily because a majority of these texts are composed in Sutra style of writing or short terse aphorisms. The sutras lay equal stress on the trivarga; Dharma, Artha and Kama, but do not discuss anything at length about Moksha.<ref name=":0">Gopal, Ram. (1959) ''India of Vedic Kalpasutras.'' Delhi : National Publishing House</ref> |
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| == परिचयः॥ Introduction == | | == परिचयः॥ Introduction == |
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| !Some aspects | | !Some aspects |
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− | |Gautama DS | + | |Gautama |
| |Samaveda, Rananiyashaka according to Charanavyuha | | |Samaveda, Rananiyashaka according to Charanavyuha |
| |28 Adhyayas | | |28 Adhyayas |
| |Widely accepted as the earliest DS text | | |Widely accepted as the earliest DS text |
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− | |Baudhayana DS | + | |Baudhayana |
| |Yajurveda | | |Yajurveda |
| |Four prasnas (only two are regarded as original) | | |Four prasnas (only two are regarded as original) |
− | | | + | |Commentary by Govindasvamin |
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− | |Apastamba DS | + | |Apastamba |
| |Yajurveda | | |Yajurveda |
| |28th and 29th Prashnas of Apastamba Kalpa both in sutra and sloka format | | |28th and 29th Prashnas of Apastamba Kalpa both in sutra and sloka format |
− | | | + | |Commentary by Haradatta |
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− | |Vasishta DS | + | |Vasishta |
| |Rigveda | | |Rigveda |
− | |30 Adhyayas | + | |30 Adhyayas both in sutra and shloka format |
| + | |In close agreement with the Shankhayana, Asvalayana and Kaushitaki grhyasutras. |
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| + | |Vaikhanasa |
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| + | |3 Prasnas of the Vaikhanasa Smartasutra |
| + | |Thorough information on the Ashramas and Varnas unknown to other Dharmasutras. Enumerates a large number of mixed varnas. Silent on Shraddhas and administration rules. |
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| + | |Vishnu |
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− | | | + | |100 Adhyayas |
− | | | + | |Unique in mentioning the custom of ''suttee,'' the word ''Pustaka'' for a book, days of a week, Trimurtis and many tirthas in the South of India. Close identity with Manusmrti. |
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