Hindu Law and Judicature from the Dharma-Sástra of Yájnavalkya

Yájnavalkya, an ancient Indian sage and philosopher, is best known for his contributions to the Dharmasastra literature, particularly through his seminal work 'Yajnavalkya Smriti.' His texts play a pivotal role in understanding the classical Hindu legal system. Yájnavalkya lived during the early classical period of Hinduism, possibly around the 8th to 7th centuries BCE. Renowned for his scholarly ...