Manusmriti
The
Manusmriti ("
Laws of Manu") are part of
Hindu Smriti; these
religious scriptures contain
laws written c.
200; in particular, these laws
codify the Hindu
caste system, and, discuss the "
stages of life for a twice-born man". The
Manusmriti consist of 10
books.
See also: Code of Hammurabi, Manu