[135] This qualification too is the Commentator's. The term used nyása is simply, a deposit.
[136] which are those given in the presence of (i. e. personally to) the depositee. (M.)
[137] such as gold &c. given to be worked (M.)
[138] tapaswí, the third in rank of the Hindu religious orders.
[139] The four objects of living being, in the creed of the Hindu, virtue, wealth, pleasure, and final liberation of the soul.
[140] Manu, ch. 8, sl. 62, 63.
[141] The terms used are játi and varṇa which are somewhat ambiguous; but the sense is evidently as rendered, and is so explained by the Commentator. Manu adds,—Women should be witnesses for women, ch. 8, sl. 68.
[142] i. e. if the regular and more appropriate witnesses are not available. (M.)
After sloka 69 the Calcutta edition has the following:—Those learned in the Vedas, ascetics, the aged, devotees, and the like, are incompetent witnesses, because so declared by law; no other ground [of incompetency] is assigned.
We do not insert this additional sloka for the reasons stated in note [79] supra.