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CONTENTS.
I. The origin of the Manu-smriti according to the Hindus. The Manu-smriti based on a Dharma-sûtra of the
INTRODUCTION.
Sacraments
Initiation
Studentship
Householder
Marriage.
Mânavas
II. The Mânava Dh. S. converted into a metrical Smriti by a special school of lawyers
The Mânava Dh. S. chosen for conversion on account of the myths current regarding Manu
Old and new parts of the work
The sources of the additions made by the editor of the metrical version
The position of Bhrigu's Samhitâ among the various metrical recensions
The probable date of Bhrigu's Samhitâ
III. The commentaries of Manu and principles of translation cxviii
The Creation
Summary of Contents
Sources of the Law.
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THE LAWS OF MANU.
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