Significance of Marriage condition
Marriage conditions, as outlined in the Natyashastra, Kavya, and Jyotisha, encompass various factors influencing marital practices. The Natyashastra highlights social norms, particularly the differing standards for lower caste individuals. In Kavya, Princess Kanakarekha sets a specific requirement that suitors must have seen the Golden City. Meanwhile, Jyotisha addresses the astrological aspects, detailing the planetary positions deemed favorable for marriage. Together, these texts illuminate the complex criteria surrounding marriage conditions in their respective contexts.
Synonyms: Marital status, Relationship status
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Hindu concept of 'Marriage condition'
Marriage conditions in Hinduism encompass social norms, particularly for lower castes, astrological factors guiding favorable unions, and unique stipulations like Princess Kanakarekha's requirement for a suitor to have visited the Golden City.
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) The specific stipulation set by Princess Kanakarekha that any suitor must have seen the Golden City to marry her.[1]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) Specific astrological conditions and planetary positions that are considered favorable for marriages according to the principles laid out in the text.[2]
From: Dasarupaka (critical study)
(1) Social norms and practices regarding marriage, especially different for lower caste people during this period.[3]
From: Bhagavata Purana
(1) The requirements that Krishna fulfilled in order to win the hand of Princess Satyabhama.[4]