Philosophy of Hindu Marriage In India
Q. 6 Discuss the Nature and Philosophy of Hindu Marriages under Hindu Law? What are the various types of Hindu Marriage? Philosophy of Hindu Marriage Definitions of Marriage The legal status, condition, or relationship that results from a contract by which one man and women who have the capacity to enter into such an agreement, mutually promise to live together in the relationship of Husband and Wife in law for life, or until the legal termination of the relationship. [1] Collins Dictionary of Sociology “Marriage is a socially acknowledged and sometimes legally ratified union between an adult male and adult female” Definition of Hindu Marriage According to Raghunandan, a well known Bhasyakar, “the acceptance of bride as his wife by the bridegroom in a gift by her parents is defined as marriage” [2] According to Veda, A marriage is, “the union of flesh with flesh and bone with bone” [3] Nature of Hindu Marriages, A Sacrament Marriage according to Hindu law is a