Practicing Success
Which of the following is NOT a mode of acquisition of wealth by a 'man' as per Manusmriti? |
Finding Work Acceptance of gifts from people whether good or bad None of the above. |
Acceptance of gifts from people whether good or bad |
The correct answer is Option 3 - Acceptance of gifts from people whether good or bad Acceptance of gifts from people whether good or bad is NOT a mode of acquisition of wealth by a 'man' as per Manusmriti: A man can accept gifts from good people only. For men, the Manusmriti declares, there are seven means of acquiring wealth: inheritance, finding, purchase, conquest, investment, work, and acceptance of gifts from good people. For women, there are six means of acquiring wealth: what was given in front of the fire (marriage) or the bridal procession, or as a token of affection, and what she got from her brother, mother or father. She could also acquire wealth through any subsequent gift and whatever her “affectionate” husband might give her |