Description
The Dattaka-Mimansa and Dattaka-Chandrika represent two essential classical Sanskrit treatises on Hindu adoption law, expertly translated by James Charles Colebrooke Sutherland. These authoritative texts explore the legal, religious, and social dimensions of adoption within Hindu tradition, offering comprehensive guidance on adoption procedures, rights, and obligations.
Originally composed in Sanskrit, these works have served as definitive references for centuries, providing detailed analysis of adoption practices, inheritance rights, and the spiritual significance of creating heirs through adoption. The treatises address complex legal questions and offer scholarly interpretations grounded in Hindu dharma and jurisprudence.
Sutherland’s translation makes these classical texts accessible to contemporary scholars, students of Hindu law, and those interested in traditional Indian legal systems. This work is invaluable for understanding how adoption was conceptualized and regulated in classical Hindu society, and remains relevant for comparative legal studies and religious scholarship.
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