Mulakhataka, Mūlakhātaka, Mula-khataka: 1 definition
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Mulakhataka 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.
In Hinduism
Dharmashastra (religious law)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-śāstraMūlakhātaka (मूलखातक) refers to “those living by digging up the roots of trees etc.”. When disputes arise regarding the boundaries of villages, and in the absence of original inhabitants of neighbouring villages, the King may choose these ‘diggers of roots’ to act as witnesses. The word is used throughout Dharmaśāstra literature such as the Manusmṛti. (See the Manubhāṣya, verse 8.260)
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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