मनुस्मृति
Manu Smriti
धर्मशास्त्र - The Laws of Manu
Manu Smriti is the most authoritative ancient Indian legal text, attributed to the progenitor of mankind, Manu. Containing approximately 2,685 verses across 12 chapters, it provides a comprehensive guide to dharma, social conduct, governance, and spiritual liberation.
Thematic Overview
The Manu Smriti covers six major themes that encompass all aspects of dharmic life.
Dharma & Ethics
Foundation of righteous living and moral conduct
Chapters: 1, 2, 4
Social Structure
Family, marriage, and social organization
Chapters: 3, 9, 10
Governance & Law
Royal duties and judicial procedures
Chapters: 7, 8
Rituals & Purity
Sacred ceremonies and purification
Chapters: 2, 5
Spiritual Path
Renunciation and liberation
Chapters: 6, 12
Penance
Atonement and expiation
Chapters: 11
Content Analysis
The radar chart shows thematic coverage across different domains. The bar chart displays verse distribution across all 12 chapters.
Six domains of dharmic knowledge covered in the text.
Number of verses in each of the 12 chapters.
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The Twelve Adhyayas
सृष्टि प्रकरण
Creation & Origin
The creation of the universe, origin of Manu, and the cosmic order establishing the foundation of dharma.
119 Verses
Read Chapterसंस्कार प्रकरण
Sacraments & Education
The sacred ceremonies from conception to initiation, student life, and duties towards teachers.
249 Verses
Read Chapterगृहस्थ धर्म
Householder's Duties
Marriage rites, selection of spouse, duties of householders, and hospitality towards guests.
286 Verses
Read Chapterवृत्ति प्रकरण
Livelihood & Conduct
Righteous means of livelihood, daily conduct, self-discipline, and moral guidelines for life.
260 Verses
Read Chapterआहार नियम
Dietary Rules
Rules regarding food, purification rituals, pollution and cleansing, and women's duties.
169 Verses
Read Chapterवानप्रस्थ संन्यास
Forest Dweller & Ascetic
The third and fourth stages of life - retirement to forest and complete renunciation.
97 Verses
Read Chapterराज धर्म
King's Duties
The sacred duties of kings, administration of justice, warfare, and protection of subjects.
226 Verses
Read Chapterव्यवहार प्रकरण
Judicial Procedure
The eighteen titles of law, judicial procedure, evidence, witnesses, and civil matters.
420 Verses
Read Chapterस्त्री धर्म
Women & Inheritance
Laws concerning women, marriage, inheritance, partition of property, and family disputes.
336 Verses
Read Chapterवर्ण संकर
Mixed Classes
Rules regarding mixed castes, occupations in times of distress, and social interactions.
131 Verses
Read Chapterप्रायश्चित्त प्रकरण
Penance & Expiation
Various forms of penance for sins, purification through austerity, and restoration of purity.
266 Verses
Read Chapterमोक्ष प्रकरण
Karma & Liberation
The doctrine of karma, transmigration of souls, supreme knowledge, and path to liberation.
126 Verses
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