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3.
A Note on the Previous Birth Stories of Dasaratha, Rama & Ravaņa; Influence on Tulasīdāsa..
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C. Conclusion
Part II
Cultural Study Of Paumacariyam
CHAPTER VII
Social Conditions
Section 1. Social Evolution, Castes and Stages of life A. Social Evolution:
Utsarpiņi and Avasarpiņi, Kulakaras, Bhogabhumi and Krtayuga.
Section 3.
B. Castes Origin, Duties, occupation and position.
C. Stages of Life.
Section 2. Family and Relationship
A. Family:
Fundamental Unit of Society; Father the Sole Authority; Faithfulness of Wife; Responsibilities of Parents; Duties of sons and daughters; Elder Brother's Responsibility; Mutual Affection between Brothers and Sisters; Place of Daughter-in-law and Joint Family System. B. Relationship.
Ceremonies of Birth, Childhood and 'Marriage A. Birth and Childhood:
Care of the Expectant Mother; Curiosity for the Birth of a Son; Birth Ceremonies & Other Rites and Nurses.
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316-634
B. Marriage: Guardian's Responsibility; Wishes of Children; Due Consultations; Considerations in Marital Alliance; Parity in Age; Site of Marriage Ceremony; Types of MarriagesMaternal Uncle's Svayamvara, Marrying Daughter, Polygamy and Dowry, Inter-caste and Inter-racial Marriages.
316-403
316-332
332-338
338-349
