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degrees extend to the sixth of affinity : and even 

 the bearing of the same family name is a sufficient 

 cause of impediment. 



To conclude the subject of nuptials, I shall only 

 add, that eight forms are noticed by Hindu legisla- 

 tors. (Menu, c. 3.) But one only, which has 

 been here described from the Indian rituals, is no^v 

 used. 



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