A surprisingly rich roster of Smritis lives alongside the Manusmriti, each adding its own flavor to the tapestry of dharma-driven guidance.

• Yajnavalkya Smriti
Often praised for its clear legal reasoning, this text dives into judicial procedure and civil law with surprising precision. Think of it as a rule-of-thumb manual for ancient courts—so carefully laid out that modern scholars still pore over its chapters in digital libraries.

• Narada Smriti
With a knack for practical advice, this Smriti zeroes in on court ethics and penalties. It’s the go-to reference for how judges should conduct themselves, reminding everyone that even then, “justice must not only be done, but be seen to be done.”

• Vishnu Smriti
Blending rituals, penances and legal norms, the Vishnu Smriti reads almost like a lifestyle guide. Recent efforts by university archives to digitize its manuscripts have brought renewed interest in its blend of devotion and discipline.

• Parashara and Brihaspati Smritis
Both of these carry hefty chapters on inheritance and property rights, with Brihaspati’s take often described as the “economist’s Smriti.” Parashara’s sections on penance resonate with today’s wellness-culture trends—self-reflection was already a big deal two millennia ago.

• Katyayana Smriti
Famous for its methodical breakdown of crime and punishment, it serves up a legal roadmap that, in places, feels shockingly modern—no wonder it’s been cited in contemporary research on restorative justice.

• Apastamba and Gautama Dharma Sutras
Though structured as concise sutras, they underpin many smriti traditions by outlining household rites and social duties in tight, aphoristic style.

As these texts get digitized and debated—sometimes echoing the recent campus conversations around Manusmriti—one thing’s clear: the world of Smritis stretches far beyond a single volume, revealing an ongoing dialogue about law, ethics and society that’s anything but old hat.