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The document discusses the meaning and usage of the Sanskrit word "dāya" which refers to property. It provides the following key points: 1) The word dāya has been used in ancient Vedic literature to refer to paternal property, wealth, or a share of reward. 2) In later Dharmaśāstra texts, dāya took on greater significance in the context of dāyabhāga, or the partition of inherited property among sons. Extensive literature focused on rules for dāyabhāga. 3) Dāya came to be defined as property inherited fro

Author
tanveer singh
Language
EN