古代印度法视域下的种姓制度

The Caste System from the Perspective of Ancient India Law

种姓制度是在印度绵延久远且苛刻森严的等级制度,它渗透于古代印度法律制度的各个方面。文章以古代印度法律制度集大成者《摩奴法典》为例,分析了种姓制度的词源、概念、沿革、特征、依据等,凸显了种姓制度在古印度法律中的核心地位。

The caste system is a long and demanding hierarchical system in India. It permeates all aspects of the legal system of ancient India. The article,taking the Manavadharmasastra as an example,analyzes the caste system from origin,concept,evolution,characteristics,reasons,and highlights the core status of the caste system in ancient India law.