History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v1.c6.s70.6

v1.c6.s70.6

The contents of the Smṛticandrikā are: various Dharmas, such as those of *varṇas*, āśramas; usages of countries; saṁskāras, garbhā- dhāna, puṁsavana, jātakarma, nāmakaraṇa, cūḍākaraṇa, upanayana, marriage, etc., duties of student-hood and holidays; daily duties such as *śauca*, *ācamana*, brushing the teeth, bathing, *saṁdhyā*, *śrauta* and *smārta* rites; duties of householder; the five daily *yajñas*; rules about taking food, forbidden food; procedure of law courts, means of proof, ordeals, the various titles of law such as deposit, partnership, *dāyabhāga*; detailed rules about śrāddha, its various kinds, persons entitled to perform śrāddhas, the brāhmaṇas proper to be invited at śrāddha etc.