Publisher's Synopsis
The Laws of Manu is a sacred text in Hinduism, believed to have been written by the ancient sage Manu. This particular edition, The Sacred Books of the East V25, is a translation of the text by renowned scholar F. Max Muller. The book contains a detailed set of laws and guidelines for social and moral behavior, covering topics such as family life, education, marriage, and the caste system. It is considered one of the most important texts in Hinduism and is still studied and revered by many today. This edition includes an introduction by Muller explaining the importance of the text and its historical context.1886. Translated with extracts from seven commentaries. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. This volume contains The Laws of Manu. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
