Here was introduced first in a prominent manner the secular aspect of law and it was this that changed from age to age according to conditions; no distinction was made between the two in early codes; every action of human life was clothed with some religious aspect.

Hence from the cradle to the grave, the life of man was a series of religious duties. This harmonious combination of all aspects of human life—the religious, the metaphysical and the philosophic with the secular is reflected in the later law codes.

Thus custom played an important part in law; the provisions of laws were adjusted according to changing times. Modes of life changed and these changes were accepted under the guise of interpreting the same old laws.

The contribution of the commentators is considerable; by dint of subtle arguments they had to reconcile the new custom with the ancient tradition. The sharpness of intellect and the ingenuity of the scholars are ,evident in the commentaries.

The Courts of Law accepted these commentaries as authoritative Law codes. The Mitakshara and the Dayabhaga reverted to the ancient texts while they drew their conclusions. Thus Hindu Law did not remain static during these centuries. The growth of Hindu Law was arrested during the British period.