Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champa; Vol. II: Suvarnadvipa) v2.c20.s3.32
Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champā; Vol. II: Suvarṇadvīpa) v2.c20.s3.32
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There does not appear to be any purdah system in vogue, and the women freely mixed with men. This is evident from literature as well as present-day customs in Bali. Women could choose their own husbands, and we find actual reference to Svaṃamvara in the case of princess Bhreng Kahuripan³. There seems to be no restriction as to the degree of relationship within which marriage relation was prohibited. The case of Aji Jayanagarā shows that even marriage with a step-sister was not forbidden⁴.