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Abstract

The Laws of Manu (Manusmrti) is a sacred text which guides Hindus on how the religious laws/rules can be applied in various conditions and different times. This scripture, in verse, is accepted as a basic reference source to the scientific discussions about Hindu religious and social life. Marriage, as in other religions, is a religious ceremony and family is a religious institution in Hinduism. In Hinduism, the marriage with a proper/relevant girl and being a head of a family is recognized as one of the four stages of human life. Regardingly, some obligatory points which must be carried out by pious man, girl to be married and families of both sides are mentioned in the Laws of Manu. In this article the purpose, conditions and types of marriage will be dealt according to the Laws of Manu.

Keywords

• Hinduism, the Laws of Manu, marriage, head of a family, home life.

Manu Kanunnamesi’nde Evlilik

Abstract

Manu Kanunnamesi (Manusmrti) değişik şartlar altında ve farklı zamanlarda dini hükümlerin nasıl uygulanacağı konusunda Hindulara rehberlik eden kutsal bir metindir. Manzum olan bu eser, Hindu dini ve sosyal yaşamıyla alakalı bilimsel tartışmalarda temel referans kaynağıdır. Diğer dinlerde olduğu gibi Hinduizm’de de evlilik dinsel bir tören, aile de dini bir kurumdur. Hinduizm’de, uygun bir kızla nikâhlanma ve aile reisliği, insan hayatındaki dört dönemden (ashrama-dharma) birisi kabul edilmektedir. Bununla ilgili olarak dindar bir erkeğin, evlenilecek kızın ve ailelerin yerine getirmesi gereken bir takım hususlar Manu Kanunnamesinde izah edilmiştir. Bu makalede Manu Kanunnamesi’ne göre evliliğin amacı, şartları, türleri gibi konular ele alınacaktır.

Keywords

• Hinduizm, Manu Kanunnamesi, Evlilik, Aile reisliği, Aile hayatı.

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