The Law Code of Bṛhaspati 1.26.100
Bṛhaspatismṛti 1.26.100
- Language
- Sanskrit
1.26.100
vṛttasthāpi kṛte 'py aṃśe na strī sthāvaram arhati /
vidhavā yauvanasthā cen nārī bhavati karkaśā /
āyuṣaḥ kṣapaṇārthaṃ tu dātavyaṃ jīvanaṃ tadā //
A wife, though preserving her character and though partition have been made, is unworthy to obtain immovable property. Food or a portion of the arable land shall be given to her at will (for her support).
Translations (1)
- The Minor Law-Books, Part I: Nārada, Bṛhaspati — Julius Jolly 1889, English
Linked texts (2)
- Bārhaspatyasaṃhitā (Aṅgiras) — Aṅgiras, Sanskrit
- Vyavahāraprakāśa (Mitramiśra) — Mitramiśra, Sanskrit