Manusmriti – Chapter 12 • ‘O sinless One, the whole sacred law, (applicable) to the four castes, has been declared by thee; communicate to us (now), according to the truth, the ultimate retribution for (their)
Manusmriti – Chapter 11 1. Him who wishes (to marry for the sake of having) offspring, him who wishes to perform a sacrifice, a traveller, him who has given away all his property, him who begs for the sake of his teacher,
Manusmriti – Chapter 10 1. Let the three twice-born castes (varna), discharging their (prescribed) duties, study (the Veda); but among them the Brahmana (alone) shall teach it, not the other two; that is an established ru
Manusmriti – Chapter 9 1. I will now propound the eternal laws for a husband and his wife who keep to the path of duty, whether they be united or separated. 2. Day and night woman must be kept in dependence by the
Manusmriti – Chapter 8 1.A king, desirous of investigating law cases, must enter his court of justice, preserving a dignified demeanour, together with Brahmanas and with experienced councillors. 2.There, either se
Manusmriti- Chapter 7 1. I will declare the duties of kings, (and) show how a king should conduct himself, how he was created, and how (he can obtain) highest success. 2. A Kshatriya, who has received according t
Manusmriti – Chapter 6 1. A twice-born Snataka, who has thus lived according to the law in the order of householders, may, taking a firm resolution and keeping his organs in subjection, dwell in the forest, duly (observi
Manusmriti – Chapter 5 1. The sages, having heard the duties of a Snataka thus declared, spoke to great-souled Bhrigu, who sprang from fire: 2. ‘How can Death have power over Brahmanas who know the sacred sc
Manusmriti- Chapter 4 1. Having dwelt with a teacher during the fourth part of (a man’s) life, a Brahmana shall live during the second quarter (of his existence) in his house, after he has wedded a wife. 2.
