About the Book: Chatuh Shloki Manusmriti: An English Commentary
Manusmriti occupies a prominent place in Indian textual tradition as one of the
authentic sources of dharma. However, contemporary engagement with the text has
been wrought with prejudice and discomfort left in the wake of colonialism. The
present work aims to address the gap in contemporary approach and facilitate a
better understanding through a philosophical analysis of the first four verses
of Manusmriti, shedding light on the object, purpose and relevance of dharma
texts. Rather than reducing Manusmriti to a mere relic of the past through a
historical study, the book locates the text within the