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LAWS OF MANU<br />

20.2.2.4.3.1 Dwelling & dress<br />

20.2.2.4.3.2 Dealings<br />

20.2.2.4.3.3 Duties<br />

20.2.3 Characteristics of those of impure origin.<br />

20.2.3.1 Improvement in the character of mixed varnas<br />

20.2.3.1.1 By selfless service<br />

20.2.3.1.2 By cultivating Aryan behavior<br />

20.2.3.1.3 By marriage<br />

20.2.3.2 Anuloma more preeminent than pratiloma<br />

20.2.3.2.1 Receiving sacrements<br />

20.2.3.2.2 Seed & field<br />

Topic 21: The law for all castes in times of distress<br />

21.1 The standard duties of dvijas.<br />

21.1.1 The six activities of a brahmana<br />

21.1.2 The brahminical means of subsistance is forbidden for ksatriyas & vaisyas<br />

21.1.3 Means of subsistance & duties for ksatriyas and vaisyas<br />

21.1.4 Most commendable occupations<br />

21.2 Duties in times of distress for all varnas<br />

21.2.1 Alernative duties for brahmanas<br />

21.2.1.1 Accepting the means of ksatriyas<br />

21.2.1.2 Accepting the means of vaisyas.<br />

21.2.1.2.1 Conciderations in accepting the means of vaisyas<br />

21.2.1.2.2 Restrictions reguarding trade<br />

21.2.1.2.3 Results of trading with prohibited goods<br />

21.2.1.2.4 Rules for bartering<br />

21.2.2 Alternative duties for ksatriyas<br />

21.2.2.1 Accepting the means of vaisyas<br />

21.2.2.2 Avoiding the means of higher orders<br />

21.2.3 Alternative duties for vaisyas.<br />

21.2.4 Alterative duties for sudras<br />

21.2.5 Alternatives for brahmanas within brahminical duties<br />

21.2.5.1 Teaching, sacrificing & accepting gifts from anyone<br />

21.2.5.2 Accepting food<br />

21.2.5.3 Comparision between teaching, sacrificing & accepting gifts from anyone<br />

21.2.5.3.1 Removing guilt<br />

21.2.5.3.2 Collecting grainsbetter than accepting gifts<br />

21.2.5.4 Requesting the king<br />

21.2.5.4.1 Acceptable articles<br />

21.2.6 The seven lawful modes of acquiring properties<br />

21.2.7 The ten modes of subsistence<br />

21.2.8 Further alternatives for Ksatriyas; increased taxes<br />

21.2.9 Sudra’s duties<br />

21.2.9.1 Service to Ksatriyas and Vaisyas<br />

21.2.9.2 Service to Brahmanas<br />

21.2.9.2.1 The mostrewarding service<br />

21.2.9.2.2 Obligations towards sudras under one’s care<br />

21.2.9.3 Regulations for a Sudra<br />

21.3 Conclusion of the law for all castes in times of distress<br />

Conclution of the legal rules of Varna Dharma<br />

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