Foundations of the Manusmriti

Essays

There is Nothing to be Apologetic about the Manusmriti

There is Nothing to be Apologetic about the Manusmriti

The Manusmriti is a bitter medicine for the so-called modern man. In Manu's eyes, the modern man is in a pathetic condition and needs therapy.

Manusmriti as a digest of the Hindu Philosophy of Life

Manusmriti as a digest of the Hindu Philosophy of Life

In this episode, D.V. Gundappa examines the Manusmriti from the premises set out by Manu himself.