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The Law of Manu- Manusmriti also known as Manav Dharam Shastra, is the earliest metrical work on Brahminical Dharma in Hinduism.

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Manu Smriti as a source of controversy

Many contemporary groups (fundamentalist Christians and Muslims; secular liberals; Marxists) have denounced the "Manu Smriti" text as a source of discrimination against the "lesser castes" as well as against women. One researcher from the Arya…
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Are some verses of Manu Smṛitī added later?

A former IPS officer Dr. Dalbir Bharti writes in his book the constitution and criminal justice administration in the page 16 that ...in a research it has found that out of 2685 verses in the Manusmriti only 1214 verses are original and remaining…
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What does "Elementals by the offering of Bali" mean in Manu Smriti?

Under section "Duties of a House Holder", verse 3.81, Manu Smriti says: स्वाध्यायेनार्चयेतऋषीन् होमैर्देवान् यथाविधि । पितॄंश्राद्धैश्च नॄनन्नैर्भूतानि बलिकर्मणा ॥ ८१ ॥ One should worship, according to law, the Sages by Vedic Study, the Gods by…
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Is it wrong according to Hinduism to marry a girl name Swati?

Manu Smriti 3.9 says this: "A man should not marry a woman named after a constellation". Now, Swati is a constellation. So, is it wrong to marry a girl named Swati?
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Manusmriti Chapter 9 verse 94

Manusmriti Chapter 9 Verse 94 A man, aged thirty years, shall marry a maiden of twelve who pleases him, or a man of twenty-four a girl eight years of age; if (the performance of) his duties would (otherwise) be impeded, (he must marry) sooner. I…
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What is the supernatural race called the "Uraga"?

This is not a duplicate because I'm specifically asking about the Uragas. "Uragas" are mentioned as a supernatural race in the Manusmriti alongside other celestial/supernatural races like the Daityas, Rakshasas, Kinnaras, etc: 3.196 - The…
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Does the verse 176 of chapter 4 of the Manusmṛti allow us to reject everything in it?

I'm confused even after reading Medhatithis commentary on this verse as it (in in my opinion) allows us to reject the Dharmashastras and I'm not sure if that is true so if anyone could please clear this doubt of mine I would be very thankful of…
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Where can I find authentic translation source of Manusmriti?

I want to find an authentic translation source of Manusmriti(where I can not only learn the outer meanings but also the inner ones) Can I find it anywhere?
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Punishment for marital rape?

I had read a story where a king asked his menstruating wife to have an intercourse with him and she refused; but since he kept on insisting, his punishment would be that he gets casted to hell This is most probably from Manusmriti but I'm…
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Is taking female captives mentioned in hinduism?

After winning war, is taking female captives of enemy allowed in scriptures ?
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Is Manu Smriti just about Bramhin Previlage?

An Anti Hindu from this website 1 lists problems with Manu Smriti Brahmins teach that God created them from his mouth to glorify them and created some other castes from his feet to let them serve the Brahmins Laws of Manu Chapter 1 Brahmins urge…
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Is there an english translation of Manusmriti by Dr. Surendra Kumar available?

As I understand Dr. Kumar has identified shlokas that are adulterated or interpolated, and he has accompanied it with an explanation. His work is on archive.org but in Hindi. 50% of verses seem out of place - 1471 out of 2685 shlokas. I could not…
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Accurate and reliable english or Hindi translation for Manusmriti

Can someone point to me translation fro manusmriti which is of 400-500 pages maximum ? Thanks
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Does Manusmriti contain any statements regarding manual labor?

Is there any mention regarding manual labor in Manu Smriti?
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