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II, 6, 15.
HOUSEHOLDER; INHERITANCE.
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17. For, from the time of marriage, they are united in religious ceremonies,
18. Likewise also as regards the rewards for works by which spiritual merit is acquired,
19. And with respect to the acquisition of property.
20. For they declare that it is not a theft if a wife expends money on occasions (of necessity) during her husband's absence.
Prasna II, Patala 6, KHANDA 15. 1. By this (discussion) the law of custom, which is observed in (particular) countries or families, has been disposed of.
2. On account of the blood relations of his mother and (on account of those) of his father within six degrees, or, as far as the relationship is traceable, he shall bathe if they die, excepting children that have not completed their first year.
3. On account of the death of the latter the parents alone bathe,
4. And those who bury them.
5. If a wife or one of the chief Gurus (a father or Akârya) die, besides, fasting (is ordained from the time at which they die) up to the same time (on the following day).
20. See below, II, 11, 29, 3.
15. 1. Customs are to be followed only if they are not opposed to the teaching of the Vedas and Smritis.
2. Manu V, 60; Yâgñ. I, 53; Manu V, 60; Manu V, 58; Yâgñ. III, 3.
4. Manu V, 69 and 70. 5. Manu V, 80.
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