Manusmriti : The Laws of Manu
| Chapter I : 1 - 119 |
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The great sages approached Manu, who was seated with a collected mind, and, having duly worshipped him.
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| Chapter II : 1 - 249 |
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Learn that sacred law which is followed by men learned (in the Veda) and assented to in their hearts by the virtuous, who are ever exempt from hatred and inordinate section.
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| Chapter III : 1 - 286 |
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The vow (of studying) the three Vedas under a teacher must be kept for thirty-six years, or for half that time, or for a quarter, or until the (student) has perfectly learnt them.
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| Chapter IV : 1 - 260 |
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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.
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| Chapter V : 1 - 169 |
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The sages, having heard the duties of a Snataka thus declared, spoke to great souled Bhrigu, who sprang from fire.
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| Chapter VI : 1 - 97 |
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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.
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| Chapter VII : 1 - 226 |
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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.
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| Chapter VIII : 1 - 420 |
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A king, desirous of investigating law cases, must enter his court of justice, preserving a dignified demean our, together with Brahmanas and with experienced councilors.
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| Chapter IX : 1 - 336 |
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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.
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| Chapter X : 1 - 131 |
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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 rule.
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| Chapter XI : 1 - 266 |
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Him who wishes (to marry for the sake of having) fissuring, him who wishes to perform a sacrfice, a traveller, him who has given away all his property him who begs for the sake of his teacher, his father, or his mother, a student of the Veda, and a sick man.
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| Chapter XII : 1 - 126 |
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'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) deeds.'
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