This literary article collects and comments on stray Sanskrit verses attributed to medieval Bengali poets, especially those connected with the court of the Sena dynasty. The author begins by noting…
Banerji traces the development of Smrti literature in Bengal, arguing that medieval Bengal was pre-eminent in legal scholarship and produced a distinct Navya-smrti school. Contrary to popular belief,…
This study explores the samskāras—purificatory rites that mark a Hindu’s life—from conception to death, focusing on their theory and practice in Bengal. The term ‘samskara’ means refinement or…
September - 1950Vol. 26 · No. 3pp. 201–215
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Smrti-nibandha Literature and Bengal's Contribution
This paper explores the Smrti‑nibandha literature—digests and compendiums on Hindu law—and assesses the significant contributions made by scholars from Bengal. It begins by explaining the term…