Published by Manoj Publications (India), this edition presents the ancient Sanskrit text Manusmriti with Hindi translation and commentary, making this foundational Hindu legal and ethical work accessible to contemporary readers. Manusmriti, also known as the Manava-Dharma-Shastra, is a seminal Dharma-shastra that outlines duties, laws, social norms, and moral conduct for individuals and society according to Hindu tradition. Composed in metrical verses and traditionally attributed to the sage Manu, the text discusses topics ranging from the creation of the world and stages of life to caste duties, rites, and rites of passage. This version from Manoj Publications typically includes Sanskrit text alongside Hindi interpretation, useful for students, scholars, and general readers seeking insights into historical Indian legal and social philosophy. Though ancient in origin, Manusmriti remains a significant cultural and historical document that influenced later Hindu thought and legal traditions, even as its social prescriptions are debated in modern discourse.
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