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Index
Widow remarriage : not allowed in the North, 93, 166, 325; allowed in the Deccan, 93,166,325; not allowed in Madras, 101, 166; not practised by Upadhyayas, 99; prevalence in ancient times, 166; and Jaina religion, 167; and dining relations, 302; and position of castes, 304; controlled by Panchayata, 306; practised by certain castes, 325; decline of prejudice against, 326; prevalent opinion, 348-49.
Widows and property rights, 178-80 Widows and social status, 175 Wine, 260 Women
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ideas about women, 167-9; and ascetic order, 170-1; and salvation, 171; as teachers and preachers, 171, 173; female infanticide, 171; neglect of female children, 171;
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and education, 172-3; contributions to literature, 173; and aspects of marriage, 174; tonsure of widows, 176; and political activities, 176-7; as warriors, 177; as administrators, 177; and maintenance, 177; and property rights, 177-80; and spirit possession, 240-1. Woollen garments, 262 Worship :
objects, 225-7; of human beings, 225-6; of superhuman beings, 226-7; of Hindu deities, 226-7, 248, 330-1, 347-8, 384; intention, 227-8, 381; manner, 228-31; of idols, 228-9; places of worship, 231-3; of Jakhins, 240; of Bhutas, 240; of serpents, 241; of planets, 248. Yajamāna, 305 Yaksha, 226
Yapaniya Sangha, 58
Yatis, 318
Yoga, 196, 197
