The Law Code of Bṛhaspati 1.27.1
Bṛhaspatismṛti 1.27.1
- Language
- Sanskrit
1.27.1
dyūtaṃ niṣiddhaṃ manunā satyaśaucadhanāpaham /
tat pravartitam anyais tu rājabhāgasamanvitam //
Gambling has been prohibited by Manu, because it destroys truth, honesty, and wealth. It has been permitted by other (legislators) when conducted so as to allow the king a share (of every stake).
Translations (1)
- The Minor Law-Books, Part I: Nārada, Bṛhaspati — Julius Jolly 1889, English
Linked texts (5)
- Bārhaspatyasaṃhitā (Aṅgiras) — Aṅgiras, Sanskrit
- Vivādaratnākara — Caṇḍeśvara, Sanskrit
- Ratnākara — Caṇḍeśvara, Sanskrit
- Smṛtiratnākara (Vivādaratnākara, Kṛtyaratnākara…) — Caṇḍeśvara Ṭhakkura, Sanskrit
- Sarasvatīvilāsa — Pratāparudradeva, Sanskrit