Publisher's Synopsis
The Laws of Manu is a sacred text of Hinduism, and this particular edition is part of the Sacred Books of the East series. The book was translated by F. Max Muller, a renowned scholar of comparative religion and philology. The Laws of Manu is a comprehensive treatise on Hindu law and ethics, covering topics such as social structure, marriage, inheritance, and religious duties. It is considered one of the most authoritative texts on Hinduism, and has been studied and revered for centuries. This edition includes Muller's translation of the text, as well as an introduction and notes to help readers understand the context and significance of the text. It is a valuable resource for scholars, students of Hinduism, and anyone interested in the history and culture of India.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.
