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As one of the most influential texts in India, the Manu-smriti served as the basis for the legal system established by the British Raj, though British officials interpreted the Manu-smriti solely as a legal text rather than a commentary on morals and law.

The Manu-smriti, or Laws of Manu, are of the most authoritative codes of Hinduism in India, dating back to approximately 100 C.E..

Traditionally, the Manu-smriti was given by Manu, the first man and lawgiver, and are a commentary on the legal and social systems of India, including the caste system.

Of course, I would always recommend buying the book so you get the latest edition. The edition of this text is based on Ganganatha Jha’s translation of the same text.

Source 1: motilalbanarsidass.com
Source 2: archive.org

The full text of the Manusmriti [sanskrit] is available here and publically accesible (free to read online).

You can see all this book’s content by visiting the pages in the below index:

Other editions:

Also see the following editions of the Sanskrit text or (alternative) English translations of the Manusmriti [sanskrit]

Manusmrti (Sanskrit and English)
by Ganganath Jha (1999)

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Pvt.

Ltd.; ISBN-10: 8120811550; ISBN-13: 9788120811553.

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Manusmriti

Book Source:Digital Library of India Item 2015.552501

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The Manu-smriti shaped Hindu society and culture, and continues to be both appraised and criticized for its lasting effect on India today.

Manusmriti [sanskrit]

by Ganganatha Jha | 1920 | 23,875 words | ISBN-10: 8120811550 | ISBN-13: 9788120811553

HinduismDharmashastraSanskrit

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Summary: This is the Sanskrit text of the Manusmriti, which is a collection of verses dealing with ‘Dharma-Shastra’—the ancient Indian science of Law, Spritual life, Politics and Ethics..

The Manu-smriti is a blend of both religious and secular law, and deals with topics such as the sacraments and study of the Vedas (the sacred texts of Hinduism), the behavior of wives and women, and the laws of kings, among other subjects.