Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c9.t22.28
Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c9.t22.28
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Slaves could regain freedom through voluntary manumission by their master. The custom of making the female servants free from slavery by washing their forehead (matthayadhoyāo) is mentioned.¹⁹