Table of Contents
- 1 What is Anulom and Pratilom marriage?
- 2 Can a Shudra boy marry a Kshatriya girl?
- 3 What do you mean by anuloma marriage?
- 4 Which king of marriage is Anuloma referred to as?
- 5 When a man seduces a girl while sleeping the marriage is called?
- 6 Does Krishna support inter-caste marriage?
- 7 Can a Brahmana marry a Vaishya girl?
- 8 Can a Kshatriya marry more than one wife?
What is Anulom and Pratilom marriage?
Anuloma and pratiloma marriage, as a rule of marriage is an inseparable part of the hindu caste system. The rule of anuloma and pratiloma marriages has greater significance for the caste structure of Hindu society than for the marriage pattern of the Hindus.
Can a Shudra boy marry a Kshatriya girl?
Brahmin men can marry Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya and even Shudra women but Shudra men can marry only Shudra women. Although Brahmin, Kshatriya, and Vaishya men have been allowed inter-caste marriages, even in distress they should not marry Shudra women.
What do you mean by anuloma marriage?
Anuloma is a Sanskrit term that is used in the Manusmriti, that is the Laws of Manu (Shraddhadeva Manu), to describe a hypergamous union between a high born man and a woman of a lower standing (by birth) relative to the respective man. Anuloma marriages are considered as “going with the grain” unions.
Is inter-caste marriage allowed in Vedas?
In answer to your question, Vedas sanctioned certain intercaste marriages where a man could marry a woman from a lower varna. But a woman marrying a lower varna man was not permitted.
What do you mean by Pratiloma?
Pratiloma is a Sanskrit term used in the Manusmriti, that is the Laws of Manu (Shraddhadeva Manu), to describe a hypogamous union between a high born woman and a man of a lower standing (by birth) relative to the respective woman.
Which king of marriage is Anuloma referred to as?
The inter caste marriage in Vedic age that involves marriage of a guy of higher caste or varna to a girl of lower caste or varna is called Anuloma marriage. Higher caste includes Brahmin, Kshatriya and Vaishya marriage to Sudra girl who is a lower caste.
When a man seduces a girl while sleeping the marriage is called?
Paisacha form of marriage is one in which a man seduces a woman by stealth, while she is either asleep or intoxicated or intellectually disorder and then forces her to marry him. The above eight forms of marriage are classified into two groups-Dharma (legal) Adharmya (illegal).
Does Krishna support inter-caste marriage?
“Hence, in Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna has clearly supported inter caste marriages.” This practice of caste discrimination is manmade and those who follow it are termed “unmanly” by the Lord in Gita.
What is the difference between Anulom and pratilom marriage?
An anulom marriage is one in which a man of a higher class ( varna) marries a woman of a lower class while a pratilom marriage is one which involves the marriage of a man of a lower class to a woman of a superior class. The offsprings of the two are called anulom and pratilom progeny.
Can a minor get married under Hindu law?
A marriage under the Hindu Law by a minor male is valid even though the marriage was not brought about on his behalf by the natural or lawful guardian. The marriage under the Hindu Law is a sacrament and not a contract.
Can a Brahmana marry a Vaishya girl?
A Brahmana can marry a Kshatriya or Vaishya girl; a Kshatriya can take a Vaishya wife, and a Vaishya can wed a S’udra’s daughter. But the member of an inferior caste can not wed a girl of superior caste. Therefore, it is allowed (but not that much recommended).
Can a Kshatriya marry more than one wife?
It is declared that a Sudra woman alone (can be) the wife of a Sudra, she and one of his own caste (the wives) of a Vaisya, those two and one of his own caste (the wives) of a Kshatriya,those three and one of his own caste (the wives) of a Brahmana. As per the scriptures, a Kshatriya is allowed to marry more than once.