Manu-Smrti IGNCA (Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts) This work is part of

This work is part of an extensive study and re-evaluation of the — earlier Vedas along the same lines

night and the Seasons 60 3

is given in extenso in BaudhSS III

a great visionary

42 CHAPTER VII - On non-suppression of urges etc

Manu-Smrti IGNCA (Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts) This work is part ofManu Smrti is one of the most coveted and popular works of ancient India. It comprises codes that are needed for an ideal, peaceful and harmonious society. The entire Manu Smrti revolves around the Vedic concept of rta or dharma. The concepts of purusarthas, asramas and varnas have their roots in dharma. These concepts were meant to make the life of every member of the society fruitful and purposeful. The codes prescribed by Manu became an authority