Significance of Same family
The term Same family encompasses multiple meanings in both Purana and Dharmashastra. In Purana, it indicates Vikundala and his brother being part of the same lineage. Dharmashastra elaborates on this by discouraging marriages within one's own familial lines to promote diversity, prohibiting marriages between individuals from the same Gotra, and highlighting the close relationships that are deemed inappropriate for marital unions. Additionally, it underscores the importance of royal lineage when appointing a new king to reflect the desires of the citizens.
Synonyms: Like relatives, Related, Kin, Kindred, Connected, Comparable
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Hindu concept of 'Same family'
In Hinduism, "Same family" indicates individuals from the same Gotra, relationships too intimate for marriage, discouragement of intra-familial unions, and lineage importance for appointing rulers, highlighting familial ties and societal norms.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Indicates relatives or members belonging to the same lineage or household that may have a legal or moral claim on the deceased's property.[1] (2) Marrying within one's own familial or ancestral lines, which is discouraged to maintain diversity.[2] (3) Refers to the lineage from which a new king should be appointed, emphasizing the desire of citizens to have a ruler of their former king's family.[3] (4) Indicating relationships that are perceived as too intimate for marital union; traditionally, no marriage is allowed among those who belong to the same family.[4]
From: Apastamba Dharma-sutra
(1) Refers to individuals from the same Gotra, to whom one must not give away their daughter in marriage.[5]
From: Padma Purana
(1) A reference to Vikundala and his brother being born into the same lineage.[6]
From: Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study)
(1) A term used to conclude that Gajankusha Colia belongs to the lineage of the Codas, signifying a connection among rulers.[7]
From: Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study)
(1) Garlic and onion belong to the same family liliacea.[8]