Sarkar, Kishori Lal: The Mimansa rules of interpretation as applied to Hindu law (Calcutta, 1909)

THE INTRODUCTORY LECTURE.

after, is practically equitable principles based on rules
of morality and prudence},1
“Avoiding carefully the violation of either the
-sacred law or the rules of Artha Shastr-i, he should con-
duct the trial attentively and skilfully.”2 3
'“Wher’e the rules of sacred law and the rules of
Artha Shastra are at variance;he must discard the latter
and follow the rules of sacred law.”
“In case of conflict of Smritis decision should be
based on reason. Custom is powerful and overruiHs
the sacred law.”4
“The first rank (among legislators) belongs to*
Manu, because he has embodied the essence of the Veda*
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In his work; that Smriti (or text, of law which is opposed
to the tenor of the law£ of Manu is not approved.”5
“ Decision should net be based only on the Shastras.’
By an unreasonable judgment there is loss of Dh^rSaa.”6
Yajnavalkya Ch. ii. 21.
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