History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v3.c43.23

History of Dharmaśāstra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v3.c43.23

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v3.c43.23

There are six aṅgas (constituent elements) of dāna, as stated by Devala,¹⁹⁸⁸ viz. the donor, the donee, śraddhā (charitable attitude), the subject of gift which must have been acquired by the donor in a proper way, a proper time and a proper place. The first four are clearly indicated in Manu IV. 226-227. These six will have to be dealt with one after another.

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Mānava Dharmaśāstra — Manu & Bhṛgu, Sanskrit