Upalakshana in Manubhasya 3.101

[Full title: Mimamsa technical terms (8) Upalakshana (7) References in Manubhasya verse 3.101]

REFERENCE - trnagrahanam strastaropalaksanartham | (medhatithi on uns III-101) 'Grasses' stands for bedding. - 594 Explanation While discussing the material to be possessed by a good house-holder the Manusmrti III.101 encumbrates four things like grass, land water, agreeable speech. 1 While commenting the word 'Trna' in the above stanza in the Manusmrti Medhatithi points out the word 'Trna' is illustrative. It includes other things like seat, a bedding and also a sofa. The word 'Trna' in the text is thus illustrative though Medhatithi has not quoted any supporting text for the 'Dharmasastra' literature as usual. by (This view of Medhatithi is followed in Kulluk). 2 1. trnani bhumiruda ‌kam vakcaturthi ca sunrta | hatanyapi satam gehe nocchidyante kadacana || 3 .2015 Ms voi II- P- 113 2. trnagrahanam sayaniyopalaksanartham | Manu Smriti vol I-P-113