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Smritis

Texts like Manusmriti governing social and moral laws.

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

Who authored the Manusmriti and when was it written?

What is the significance of the Manusmriti in Hindu law?

How do Smritis influence the caste system in Hindu society?

Are Smritis still relevant in modern India?

What social and moral codes are prescribed in the Manusmriti?

How have interpretations of the Manusmriti changed over time?

What criticisms have been leveled against the Manusmriti?

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

Do Smritis permit or forbid social mobility?

What punishments are prescribed in the Manusmriti for wrongdoing?

How have colonial powers viewed and used the Manusmriti?

Which other Smritis exist besides the Manusmriti?

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

What role did Smritis play in ancient Indian courts?

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

Are there progressive or reformist readings of the Manusmriti?

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

Can the Manusmriti be reconciled with contemporary human rights?

What commentaries on the Manusmriti are considered authoritative?

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