[221] These three slokas are analogous to Manu, ch. 9, sl. 201, 2, 3.
[222] scil. acquisitions by inheritance, purchase, partition, gift, finding. (M.)
[224] asura, gándarbha, rákshasa, paiśácha.
[225] i. e. if she die without issue. (M.)
[226] without just cause. (M.) Yájnavalkya himself suggests as a sufficient cause, a more eligible bridegroom offering; B. 1, sl. 65.
[227] if he have no other means. (M.)
[228] The Commentator and other authorities interpret arddha in this place to signify, such proportionate part as shall make the entire stridhana of the first wife equal to that of the second.
[229] and further, by enquiry as to the mode of performing religious rites in the family. (M.)
[230] Explained by the Commentator such as are free (as aged men are presumed to be) from the trammels of worldly occupation and of passion.