The Philosophy of Dharma (Law) examines the interplay between Hindu law (dharma) and moral principles, emphasizing its foundation in ethics. Vijini’s commentary on Yajnavalkya distinguishes ethics…
J. N. C. Ganguly’s paper “Philosophy of Dharma (Law)” investigates the multifaceted concept of dharma, which in Indian thought connotes righteousness, law, duty and social order. Ganguly begins by…
J. N. C. Ganguli revisits the fiscal thought of ancient Indian economists by framing it around four canons of taxation similar to those later articulated by Adam Smith. Drawing on Manu, Yājñavalkya,…
This article examines the fiscal system outlined in Hindu law texts and treatises on statecraft. It begins by analysing the concept of revenue (āya) and expenditure (vyaya) in the Arthashastra,…
The Hindu Theory of Property centers on the Sanskrit term "artha," encompassing wealth, purpose, and need, as one of the four goals of human life (dharma, artha, kama, moksha). Evolving over time,…