Ancient Hindu texts like the Manusmriti describe eight types of marriage. These are Brahma, Daiva, Arsha, Prajapatya (considered approved forms), and Gandharva, Asura, Rakshasa, Paishacha (considered unapproved or inferior forms). Rakshasa marriage is defined as the forcible abduction of a maiden from her home after slaying or wounding her relatives.
Rakshasa type of marriage is
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2016 · Topic: Ancient Literature and Litterateur (Dharmashastras and Smritis (e.g., Manu Smriti, Yajnavalkya Smriti))
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