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      • In the story of the great flood, Manu combines the characteristics of the Hebrew Bible figures of Noah, who preserved life from extinction in a great flood, and Adam, the first man.
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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ManusmritiManusmriti - Wikipedia

    The Manusmṛti (Sanskrit: मनुस्मृति), also known as the Mānava-Dharmaśāstra or the Laws of Manu, is one of the many legal texts and constitutions among the many Dharmaśāstras of Hinduism.

  4. www.britannica.com › topic › ManuManu | Hinduism, Vedas, Flood Myth | Britannica

    Sep 7, 2024 · Manu, in the mythology of India, the first man, and the legendary author of an important Sanskrit law code, the Manu-smriti (Laws of Manu). The name is cognate with the Indo-European “man” and also has an etymological connection with the Sanskrit verb man -, “to think.”

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  6. oldworldgods.com › indian › story-of-sage-manuThe Legendary Story of Sage Manu: Exploring Hindu Mythology’s ...

    The story of Manu holds immense significance in Hindu mythology, shaping the cultural and religious beliefs of Indian society. Manu is revered as a pivotal figure, symbolizing the origin of humanity and embodying the essence of righteousness.

  7. culturalindia.org.in › manusmriti-ancient-indianManusmriti: Ancient Indian Legal Text - Cultural India

    Jun 10, 2023 · Manusmriti, also known as the Laws of Manu, is an ancient Hindu legal and ethical text. It is considered one of the most authoritative and influential texts in Hinduism. Manusmriti is attributed to Manu, a mythical sage and lawgiver, although its composition likely took place over several centuries.

  8. www.britannica.com › topic › Manu-smritiManu-smriti | Dharma, Vedic Texts & Ancient India | Britannica

    Aug 23, 2024 · Manu-smriti, traditionally the most authoritative of the books of the Hindu code (Dharma-shastra) in India. Manu-smriti is the popular name of the work, which is officially known as Manava-dharma-shastra.

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  9. www.hinduwebsite.com › sacredscripts › hinduismManusmriti the Laws of Manu - Introduction - Hindu Website

    Manusmriti, translated as "The Laws of Manu" or "The Institutions of Manu," is the most important and authoritative Hindu Law Book (Dharmashastra), which served as a foundational work on Hindu law and jurisprudence in ancient India at least 1500 years.

  10. ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in › psp07 › chapter17 The Political thought in Dharmashastra: MANU

    Manu’s work takes a foremost place because this work is based on the Vedas Manu, the ancient Indian thinkers have given us their rich political and administrative ideas and policies. Manusmriti holds a position of pre-eminence in the Hindu literature.