Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s19.45

v1.c3.s19.45

Dharma,¹ Dharman,² are the regular words, the latter in the Rigveda,¹ and both later,² for ‘law’ or ‘custom.’ But there is very little evidence in the early literature as to the administration of justice or the code of law followed. On the other hand, the Dharma Sūtras³ contain full particulars.