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1. The origin of the Manu-smriti according to the Hindus. xi The Manu-smriti based on a Dharma-stra of the
Månavas . . . . . . . . xviii II. The Mânava Dh. S. converted into a metrical Smriti by
a special school of lawyers . . . . xlv The Mänava Dh. S. chosen for conversion on account
of the myths current regarding Manu . . . lvi Old and new parts of the work . . . . . lxvi The sources of the additions made by the editor of
the metrical version' ... . . . . lxxiv The position of Bhrigu's Samhita among the various metrical recensions :
· . . xcii The probable date of Bhrigu's Samhita . . . cvi III. The commentaries of Manu and principles of translation cxviii
THE LAWS OF MANU.
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The Creation . Summary of Contents Sources of the Law . Sacraments
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