Atisamvatsari, Atisāṃvatsarī, Ati-samvatsari: 1 definition
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Atisamvatsari means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Dharmashastra (religious law)
Source: Google Books: Manusmṛti with the ManubhāṣyaAtisāṃvatsarī (अतिसांवत्सरी) is “that which has gone beyond a year”. The meaning is that if the creditor, suspecting an early repayment of the loan, should stipulate that the loan must continue for a certain time, then he cannot stipulate for more than a year. (See the Manubhāṣya verse 8.153)
Dharmashastra (धर्मशास्त्र, dharmaśāstra) contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.
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Partial matches: Samvatsari, Ati.
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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 8.153 < [Section XXVII - Limitation of Interest (kusīdavṛddhi)]