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Dharmaśāstra (Sanskrit: धर्मशास्त्र) are Sanskrit Puranic Smriti texts on law and conduct, and refer to treatises (śāstras) on Dharma. Like Dharmasūtra which are based upon Vedas, these texts are also elaborate law commentaries based on vedas, Dharmashastra themselves evolved from dharmshutra.
- Nanda-paṇḍita (16th-17th century) [114]
- Caṇḍeśvara, Ṭoḍar Mal (16th century) [115]
- Jīmūtavāhana, Raghunandana
- Author of Digests
Dharma-shastra, ancient Indian body of jurisprudence that is the basis, subject to legislative modification, of the family law of Hindus living in territories both within and outside India (e.g., Pakistan, Malaysia, East Africa).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The Dharmashastras (or Dharmasastras) are the ancient law books of Hindus, which prescribe moral laws and principles for religious duty and righteous conduct for the followers of the faith.
Smriti: The Dharma Shastras. The Dharma Shastras include the law codes of Hinduism, both secular and religious (since both were very much inseparable). They deal with three main subjects: codes of conduct, civil and criminal law, and punishment and atonement.
Dharma shastras provide detailed guidelines on how individuals should live according to their responsibilities, which is central to understanding dharma in Hindu ethics. They establish a moral framework that encourages individuals to act righteously within their societal roles.
Dharma Shastras are ancient Indian texts that outline the moral and legal codes of conduct governing various aspects of life, including duties, responsibilities, and ethics.
Jun 20, 2015 · The Dharmashastras are Hindu Law books about morality and religious duty. They provide guiding rules and principles for the order and regularity of society and righteous conduct. They recognize the importance of karma in creating divisions and disparities in society and prescribe methods to social friction and moral confusion.
