|
BRAHMINS, TEE WEALTHY
by Vaj on Mar 07, 2007 04:00 PM
Manu VIII 35,39 says:
When a learned Brahman has found treasure deposited in former times, he may take
even the whole of it, for he is master of everything. When the kind finds treasure of
gold concealed in the rounds, let him give one-half to Brahmins and place the other
half in his treasury.
MANUVIl, 133 also says:
Brahmans should not be taxed and should be maintained by the state. ABOUT LOW
CASTE Shudras. MANU SMRIT X, 129:
That no collection of wealth was to be made by a Shudra even though he may be able
to do it, for a Shudra who has acquired wealth give pain to Brahman, and that a
Brahman may appropriate by force the property of a Shudra
Forward | Report abuse
|
|
|
|
|
