manusmriti
Sources of Hindu Dharma – II
Shruti is considered the most authoritative source of Dharma, followed by Smriti, then Sadāchāra and finally one’s own liking or disposition. Read More
Sources of Hindu Dharma – I
Vedic scriptures are considered the most important authority because they are said to be of Divine inspiration, and all other sources are successively of lesser ... Read More
Manu Smriti: locating dharma and adharma in the light of modernity
A fair estimation of Manu is only possible when comparatively estimated from the vantage point overlooking the social position of the marginalized in ancient and ... Read More
Manu Smriti’s profound understanding of Sexuality can counter sexual violence
By using Manu Smriti as a punching bag for all that we think is wrong in Indian society, we miss out on a tremendous learning ... Read More
‘The Poor debates’ and ‘The Debates about the Poor’
Today, after revisiting the nature of some of the recent debates detonated on ‘Popular Media’, it is not an exaggeration to remark that this ancient ... Read More