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What are the Smritis and how do they differ from the Vedas?

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Who authored the Manusmriti and when was it written?

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What is the significance of the Manusmriti in Hindu law?

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How do Smritis influence the caste system in Hindu society?

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Are Smritis still relevant in modern India?

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What social and moral codes are prescribed in the Manusmriti?

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How have interpretations of the Manusmriti changed over time?

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What criticisms have been leveled against the Manusmriti?

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How do Smritis address the duties of different varnas (castes)?

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Do Smritis permit or forbid social mobility?

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What punishments are prescribed in the Manusmriti for wrongdoing?

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How have colonial powers viewed and used the Manusmriti?

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Which other Smritis exist besides the Manusmriti?

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How do Smritis compare to Islamic Sharia or Christian canon law?

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What role did Smritis play in ancient Indian courts?

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How do modern scholars assess the historical authenticity of the Manusmriti?

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Are there progressive or reformist readings of the Manusmriti?

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How do Smritis treat gender roles and the status of women?

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Can the Manusmriti be reconciled with contemporary human rights?

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What commentaries on the Manusmriti are considered authoritative?

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