The Minor Law-Books; N?rada. Brihaspati

The Sacred Books of the East, a 50-volume series, encompasses the seven non-Christian religions of Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. Translated into English by authorities in their respective fields, these sacred texts have been edited by F. Max Muller and have profoundly influenced civilization. The Minor Law Books (1889) translated by Julius Jolly, is volume XXXIII of The Sacred Books of the East, a series available from Cosimo Classics. This volume focuses on the Hindu texts Narada, Brihaspati, and the Code of Manu, and it details various codes of conduct and laws ranging from the duties of husbands and wives to debts and gambling. This text is for readers interested in deepening their understanding of Hinduism.