History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v3.c54.1839

v3.c54.1839

Yavanas, 92–93; generally associated with Śakas, 93; Manu on, 47; meaning of, disputed by scholars 384; occur frequently in Mahābhārata, 384; mention of, in inscriptions, 384; pratiloma caste according to some, 92; regarded as śūdras by Patañjali, 93; rules of conduct prescribed for, by Mahābhārata, 384; women of, in the harem of Jayadratha, 93, 384; referred to as Yona by Aśoka, 93. 384.