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would pay off the amount and take back the mortgaged property
from the zamindar; later with in 45 days surety would get back
the amount from the borrower whenever he had wealth.
Prajāpati says, If the borrower can not pay the mortgaged
amount, and the surety also cannot pay the above amount, after
45 days the borrower should repay the above mentioned amount
in any way. Brh says, If the borrower without paying back hides
some where, the bailer has responsibility of finding out the
debter and bring him out. If the person hides after taking leave
from the job for 15 days, or one month or one year the
concerned person should be searched out and bring back.
Rṇasya dēyādēyavidhi. (Refunding of debt).
The borrowing of money as debt from one person is
called Rṇa. The way in which the borrowed money should be
given back is as mentioned below. Kāt. Says, The debt bought
by father after his death, should be repaid by his son. Or else the
grand sons should do it The agricultural products may be
destroyed due to heavy rain or lack of rain or by natural