MANUSMṚTI / MĀNAVADHARMAŚĀSTRA ｜ मनुस्मृतिः / मानवधर्मशास्त्रम्

The Manusmriti (Mānava-Dharmaśāstra) is a foundational yet controversial Sanskrit text that systematically expounds Dharma, encompassing social order, moral duties, and individual conduct. It is divided into twelve chapters with about 2,600 verses, addressing topics such as creation, social hierarchy, law, governance, and penance. Overall, it provides a normative framework for regulating both societal structure and personal ethics.

Credits: Arooshi Nigam; Golden Kumar; Prof. Subhash Chandra

Source: Standard editions and translations of Manusmriti.