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This seminal work presents the Gentoo Laws, a comprehensive collection of ordinations and legal principles derived from Sanskrit sources and translated through Persian into English. Nathaniel Brassey Halhed’s translation provides Western readers with access to classical Hindu legal thought and ethical frameworks that governed ancient Indian society.
Originally written in Sanskrit, these laws represent the wisdom of the Pundits and cover various aspects of civil, religious, and social conduct. The text reflects the hierarchical social structures, dharmic principles, and judicial traditions of classical India. Halhed’s careful translation work preserves the philosophical and legal nuances of the original Sanskrit, making it an invaluable historical resource for understanding Indian civilization and legal traditions.
This hardcover edition remains an important scholarly work for historians, legal scholars, and those interested in comparative law and Eastern philosophy.
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