The Ordinances Of Manu (1884)

By Edward Washburn Hopkins and Arthur Coke Burnell

Book Overview

The Ordinances Of Manu is a book written by the ancient Hindu sage Manu. This particular edition was translated into English by G. Buhler and published in 1884. The book is a compilation of laws and customs that were prevalent in ancient India. It covers a wide range of topics such as social hierarchy, marriage, inheritance, punishment, and ethics. The book is considered to be one of the most important texts in Hinduism and is often referred to as the ""Manusmriti"". It is believed to have been written around 200 BCE and is considered to be a significant source of information about the social and cultural practices of ancient India. The book is divided into twelve chapters and is written in Sanskrit verse. The Ordinances Of Manu is an important work for scholars of Hinduism, ancient Indian history, and comparative religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104662124
• ISBN13: 9781104662127
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"