The Law Code of Bṛhaspati 1.26.70
Bṛhaspatismṛti 1.26.70
- Language
- Sanskrit
1.26.70
eka evaurasaḥ pitrye dhane svāmī prakīrtitaḥ /
tat tulyaḥ putrikaputro bhartavyās tv apare smṛtāḥ //
No one but a legitimate son of the body is declared to be heir of his father's wealth. An appointed daughter is said to be equal to him. All the others are stated to have a claim to maintenance (only).
Translations (1)
- The Minor Law-Books, Part I: Nārada, Bṛhaspati — Julius Jolly 1889, English