which is the legal literature of ancient India
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It is said that all Hindu Law originated from the Vedas (also called Shruti). However, in fact this a fiction, and in fact the Hindu law really emanated from books called the Smritis e.g. Manusmriti, Yajnavalkya Smiriti and the Smritis of Vishnu, Narad, Parashar, Apastamba, Vashisht, Gautam, etc.
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The legal literature of ancient India is known as the "Dharmashastras".
- These are ancient texts that outline the principles and laws of Hinduism and provide guidance for ethical and moral conduct.
- The Dharmashastras were written over a period of several centuries, from around 500 BCE to 500 CE, and were composed in Sanskrit.
- The Dharmashastras cover a wide range of topics, including family law, criminal law, commercial law, and social customs.
- They provide guidance on issues such as marriage, inheritance, property rights, religious duties, and social hierarchy. The most famous of these texts is the "Manusmriti", which is believed to have been written around the 2nd century BCE.
- Other important Dharmashastras include the "Yajnavalkya Smriti", the "Narada Smriti", and the "Parashara Smriti".
- The Dharmashastras have had a profound influence on Indian society and culture, and continue to be studied and referenced in modern times.
- They provide insight into the legal, ethical, and moral traditions of ancient India, and have shaped the development of Indian law and philosophy.
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