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Kautilya's Arthashastra 3.2.9

Kauṭilīya Arthaśāstra 3.2.9

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Sanskrit

3.2.9

suptamattādānāt paiśācaḥ //

(The giving in marriage of a maiden) for a couple of cows is called Arsha. (The giving in marriage of a maiden) to an officiating priest in a sacrifice is called Daiva. The voluntary union of a maiden with her lover is called Gándharva. Giving a maiden after receiving plenty of wealth (súlka) is termed Asura. The abduction of a maiden is called Rákshasa. The abduction of a maiden while she is asleep and in intoxication is called Paisácha marraige.

R. Shamasastry 1915, Kautilya's Arthaśāstra

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