"āpatti-kāle pareśānaṁ striyaṁ bhāgineya-sāntānaṁ paśūnāṁ rūpa-dārśanam ātmano yad-icchāyāṁ vā niṛṇītaṁ tena tād-ṛṇaṁ śreyān vyākrīḍitāṁ rājan niṛṇītaṁ ca yathā sthitam"
In ancient Indian society, the Manusmriti was considered a seminal text that governed social and familial norms. The text was widely studied and respected by scholars, jurists, and rulers, who used its principles to guide their decisions and actions. manusmriti chapter 9 verse 225
The Manusmriti, also known as the Laws of Manu, is an ancient Indian text that is considered one of the most important works on Hindu law and social norms. Composed in the 2nd century BCE, the Manusmriti is a comprehensive treatise on the duties and responsibilities of individuals in a Hindu society. The text consists of 12 chapters and 2685 verses, each providing guidance on various aspects of life, from spiritual and moral duties to social and legal norms. Composed in the 2nd century BCE, the Manusmriti