Questions tagged [manu-smriti]
The Law of Manu- Manusmriti also known as Manav Dharam Shastra, is the earliest metrical work on Brahminical Dharma in Hinduism.
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Accurate and reliable english or Hindi translation for Manusmriti
Can someone point to me translation fro manusmriti which is of 400-500 pages maximum ?
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About the rules of changing yagyopaveetam
Can we change our poonal or janeu(sacred thread) on bhadra kaal which is on 30th august 2023.
if yes, then the right timing for changing?!
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Does the verse 176 of chapter 4 of the Manusmṛti allow us to reject everything in it?
I'm confused even after reading Medhatithis commentary on this verse as it (in in my opinion) allows us to reject the Dharmashastras and I'm not sure if that is true so if anyone could please clear ...
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Can a Brahmana boy marry a Muslim girl?
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I read that a Brahmana boy may marry only a Brahmana(of his race),Kshatriya or a Vaishya girl..
And that a king can marry a woman of any race..(Mahabharata)
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Confused about translations of texts on Homosexuality
Can someone clarify my doubts about some of the translations of the following verses I have read on this forum?
Shloka 1:
मैथुनं तु समासेव्य पुंसि योषिति वा द्विजः ।
गोयानेऽप्सु दिवा चैव सवासाः स्नानमा...
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Reference of this shlokah
I need reference of this shloka.:
प्रत्यक्षे करणं त्वगाद्यविरलाः षट्संख्यकाः देहिनां
पञ्चैतेषु बहिर्गतां न हि सदाप्य क्षीणरूपास्तथा ।
षष्ठं यन्मन इत्यगोचरगतिश्चित्रं भवेत्तद्वहि-
व्यपारेण विनैव तुष्टि...
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Do our scriptures say anything about how to deal with an abusive parent?
Namaskaram, I am aware that our scriptures tell us to respect our parents. But what should one do is his/her father is totally horrible as a human being, who keeps on abusing and exploiting his family ...
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Are interpolated scriptures like Vishudh Manusmriti sacred?
There has been trend of interpolating scriptures since late-19th century to support feminism/women's equality. The largest example I can think of this is Vishudh Manusmriti by Arya Samaj.
Can such ...
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Which parts of Manusmriti had Arya Samaj interpolated or deleted to support 19th century feminism?
Can you please list the verses or sections that are deleted or interpolated by Arya Samaj?
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Is it an offence against Varuna if I urinate/defecate in toilet water?
Is that something that will create bad karma or lead to Hell?
In reference to Manusmriti, chapter 4, verses 44—56.
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Homosexuality and Hinduism [duplicate]
I have read some questions and answers regarding homosexuals and most of the answer says Homosexuality is a sin as mentioned in the Manu Smrti, If it is a sin,
Why did God create the LGBTQ community, ...
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Where did manu tell "Achaara heenan na punanti Veda"?
Recently while hearing about the importance of sadhachara, I encountered the following interesting statement
Achaara heenan na punanti Veda
Vedas cannot purify the person who does not perform acharas
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Were hindu scriptures changed by outsiders to foster conversion?
Many people pull of changed in the puranas or manusmriti do degrade hinduism,but this isn't true.
Hindu scripture was changed,but can any one give me proof that this was done?
Har har mahadev.
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Scriptural source for saying animal sacrifice and non vegetarian food for Brahmins are not for Kali Yuga
One can see ample amount of evidences for animal sacrifice and Brahmins eating meat in Vedic and Smriti literature.
When I pointed out this to a learned Pandit, he just said it has been forbidden in ...
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Is Manu Smriti mentioned in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata?
It is popular traditional belief that Manu Smriti was there before Ramayana and Mahabharata.
So does Manu Smriti find any mention in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata?
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Is Harihara abheda mentioned in Smritis like Manu Smriti?
Is Harihara abheda (non-difference of Vishnu and Shiva) mentioned in the Smritis like Manusmriti or any other 17 Smritis?
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Punishment for Blasphemy? [duplicate]
Is there any punishment for blasphemy in Hinduism? Do any scriptures or Smritis say how a King or a government should punish the blasphemer?
The speaker of This video, Henry Doktorski, claims the ...
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Manusmriti Chapter 9 verse 94
Manusmriti Chapter 9 Verse 94
A man, aged thirty years, shall marry a maiden of twelve who pleases him, or a man of twenty-four a girl eight years of age; if (the performance of) his duties would (...
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How does one sanctify meat for consumption?
There is a popular misconception among Hindus that jhatka meat is fit for consumption (apparently it is quick death for the animal). While it maybe true in Sikhism, I have not come across anything ...
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What are the 18 Smritis and what is the story behind having 18?
Just the way there are 18 Puranas, there are said to be 18 Smritis too. However unlike the list of the Puranas the lists of the 18 Smritis are inconsistent.
One list can be found here. There are some ...
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Women, Agnihotra and the Manusmriti
The Agnihotra is an essential Vedic ritual that a householder must practice. In practise we see both husband and wife sitting together to do it. For example here.
Further the dharmashastras prescribe ...
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Between japa yajna and yuga dharma which is to be followed and to what extent?
Japa or repeating mantras, shlokas, Bhagavan’s names, etc is in fact a form of yajna supposed to be highly effective as per the Puranas and Agamas. In fact even the dharmashastra, Manusmriti is in ...
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How to identify caste of a non-Hindu/non-Indian? [duplicate]
Since four Varnas exists in all ethnicities and all species . How can one identity caste of a person who is not Indian.
In the past many foreigners were assimilated in Kshatriya Varna -like Indo-...
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What is the work of a Murdhabhishikta (BrahmKshatriya) caste?
What is the work of a Murdhabhishikta (BrahmKshatriya) caste ?
Murdhabhishikta - Child born from Brahmin Father and Kshatriya mother.
Can he become a priest ?
I think he can become priest or officiate ...
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Can women work to earn a living?
Can women work to earn a living or do they have to be dependent on their husbands for their sustenance ?
Since women are considered as Grih-Laxmi , I think working for them is sinful.
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What will be the Varna of a child born from a Brahmin man and Shudra woman?
There is lot of confusion regarding Anulom marriage . Some say it is allowed and varna of the child is Varna of the father.
Some say it is not allowed.
In present world , such child are outcasted ...
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What are the consequences of having a Varnashankar child?
One verse from Gita says that Varnashankar causes ancestors of a person to fall from heaven to hell for eternity.
Bhagavad Gita 1.42 (Arjun Says)
Hybrid castes ensure that the family line and those ...
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Can an unmarried man/woman become father/mother from adoption?
Adoption is valid in Hinduism as far as I know (Kuntibhoja adopted Kunti as his daughter).
But can an unmarried man (or woman) adopt a son and become a father from it?
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Are Marriages happening in present world valid according to Hinduism?
Shastras require girls to be married off by 12 or before puberty. But marriages are now happening late. Can Kanyadaan of a post-puberty girl be done ? Because popular meaning of Kanya is - ...
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Manu Smriti and its laws on the social system: Can a Brahmin can compel a Sudra to be servile?
Is it true as stated in Manu Smriti that a Brahmin can compel a Sudra to be servile or it is an interpolation?
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Is it sin to deliberately remain unmarried?
If a man deliberately remains lifelong unmarried is he committing a sin ?
Will he get punished for it in afterlife or in this life ?
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Under what conditions can a husband abandon his wife?
Under what conditions can a husband abandon his wife ? What does scriptures say about this ?
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Can a Murdhabhishikta (BrahmKshatriya) man marry a Brahmin girl?
Can a Murdhabhishikta (BrahmKshatriya) man marry a Brahmin girl ?
Murdhabhishikta - Child born from Brahmin Father and Kshatriya mother.
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What are the methods for doing repetance of sins?
Most of us commit some sins in our day to day lives . What are the ways suggested in scriptures for repentance of sins.
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Who are adhikara(eligible) to read Manusmriti?
In sanathan dharma, there is a concept called 'adhikara nirnayam'. It says about who all are eligible to read or recite or hear a particular scripture or stotra etc.,
Most of the scriptures mention ...
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Can people of two castes dine together?
In my state , there is tradition that in wedding or for that matter in any type of function , we invite only people from our own caste to the function , even if you have strong friendship with someone ...
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Questions regarding Manusmriti?
There were some questions regarding Manusmriti, you are requested to kindly give the solution of our doubts.
[Chapter 4, verses 7 to 9] Why is the brahmin who keeps the food collection for a day, ...
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What is prayopavesa?
I would like to know what our scriptures say about prayopavesa. If deciding to end one’s life is wrong, why is it prescribed in our scriptures?
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Aren't these Manusmṛti verses pertaining to marriage contradictory?
Manusmṛti 3.23 describes the form of marriages that are permitted for each Varṇa:
षडानुपूर्व्या विप्रस्य क्षत्रस्य चतुरोऽवरान् ।
विश्।शूद्रयोस्तु तानेव विद्याद् धर्म्यानराक्षसान् ॥ २३ ॥
ṣaḍānupūrvyā ...
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Where can I find authentic translation source of Manusmriti?
I want to find an authentic translation source of Manusmriti(where I can not only learn the outer meanings but also the inner ones)
Can I find it anywhere?
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Is drinking goat milk allowed in Hinduism?
Ayurveda recommends the usage of goat's milk in its products. However, some smritis say that one should not drink goat's milk. Is drinking goat milk allowed in Hinduism?
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References to the character of Manu for Manu Smriti
The Manu Smṛiti is mentioned in a lot of other scriptures, but it is not ever truly endorsed, unlike other scriptures. In the Manu Smṛiti, Manu says he got it from "the Imperishable One," ...
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Are there any classifications of death
I wish to know if death has classifications and what type of death is the best amongst those classifications
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Where has it said in the authentic scriptures, that a year in the Yuga schematic of Manu is actually a Daiva year?
The one of the early mentions of Yuga theory of Satya, Treta, Dwapara and Kali occurs in Manu Smriti.
There the Yuga is acutally only 12000 years with
Kali Yuga - 1200 years
Dwapara Yuga - 2400 ...
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Is there any punishment mentioned in Dharmashastras for the vilification of Vedas?
I was wondering whether criticizing the Vedas is a condemnable offence. In other religions, usually condemning the scripture can have a severe consequence. What about Hinduism?
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Is it possible to follow some parts of Dharmashastras, but not everything written in it?
I was wondering whether it is possible to follow Dharmashastras partially. Is there such provision in Dharmashastras? Or do Dharmashastras categorically say that you have to follow it in its entirety?
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Why did Arjuna marry his cousin sister Subhadra going against the Smriti?
Arjuna married Subhadra. Even Dharmaraja Yudhisthira did not oppose the cousin marriage. Krishna actively supported it.
However, Dharmashastras do not support cousin marriage for North Indians Cross-...
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What does "Elementals by the offering of Bali" mean in Manu Smriti?
Under section "Duties of a House Holder", verse 3.81, Manu Smriti says:
स्वाध्यायेनार्चयेतऋषीन् होमैर्देवान् यथाविधि ।
पितॄंश्राद्धैश्च नॄनन्नैर्भूतानि बलिकर्मणा ॥ ८१ ॥
One should worship, ...
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Is Manu Smriti anti-brahmin? "A brahmin who drank alcohol must drink red-hot wine until his body is fully burnt", but no such punishment for Shudras?
Manu Smriti 11.90
सुरां पीत्वा द्विजो मोहादग्निवर्णां सुरां पिबेत् ।
तया स काये निर्दग्धे मुच्यते किल्बिषात् ततः ॥ ९० ॥
surāṃ pītvā dvijo mohādagnivarṇāṃ surāṃ pibet |
tayā sa kāye nirdagdhe
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Where is this second definition of dwija written in Hindu scriptures?
There are two definitions of the word "dwija" that I know.
Men of Brahmin , Kshatriya and Vaishya caste are dwija.
Men who become alive again after dying once are called dwija. This is the ...
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