Description
- ISBN-13: 9780140445404
- Publisher: Penguin Books
- Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books
- Depth: 25
- Language: English
- Returnable: Y
- Spine Width: 27 mm
- Width: 126 mm
- ISBN-10: 0140445404
- Publisher Date: 07 Jan 1992
- Binding: Paperback
- Height: 201 mm
- No of Pages: 448
- Series Title: Penguin Classics
- Weight: 326 gr
Debayan Maji –
A thought-provoking and historically important text. It’s essential to read with a critical and contextual understanding. Some parts are disturbing.
Lekshmi Nandana –
This book dives deep into the hindu religion. There are some parts that are hard to read and understand. I did enjoy it.
Hargun Kaur –
Important for understanding Indian history and philosophy, though some of the social prescriptions are outdated and disturbing. A difficult but rewarding read.
Nikita Gupta –
An interesting look at ancient Indian society, though some of the content is quite disturbing. Read with a critical eye and historical context.
Athira Venugopal –
A dense read, but fascinating. Some concepts are troubling from a modern perspective, but it offers a glimpse into a different worldview.
Simran Routray –
Fascinating look into the past. This book has some outdated ideals and social structure ,but still a good historical book.
Akash Gupta –
Interesting but controversial. The ‘Laws of Manu’ provide insight into ancient social structures, but some ideas are extremely problematic.
Harshit –
This is great if you are wanting to learn about ancient teachings. It can be dense to read at times, but full of knowledge.
Ashima Bhardwaj –
Dense but rewarding! This book is a great way to open your eyes and have an introspective look. It can be a hard read but worth it.
Pooja –
A must-read for serious scholars of Indian history and religion. Not a light read, but profoundly insightful. Some concepts are very hard to digest.
Sonia Negi –
A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Indian law and society. Be prepared for some challenging and controversial ideas.
Shubham Raj –
I am conflicted. It has great points, but is very controversial. This is not for everyone. Make sure to read with caution.
Anubhav Ranjit –
An important historical document. However, I found certain parts difficult to reconcile with modern ethical standards. Approach with caution and a critical eye.
Yatharth Reddy Maddirala –
A challenging and rewarding read. It gave great detail on the teachings of life. But this book is not for everyone.
Alok Jangra –
A complex and challenging text. Dawkins’ introduction helps contextualize it, but be prepared for some uncomfortable passages. Historically significant.
Gaurav Parmar –
It’s a book that will make you think about the laws and ethics of humanity. This book gives a great history of the past and present.
Princi Rai –
This book is not for the faint of heart. This book really challenges and can be hard to read. It gives you a look into the past.
Arghyadip Poddar –
Important historical context but can be a little much. The book takes a critical eye to see what has changed over time.
Mohit Shukla –
It is important to know how things were in the past. This book gives you that look into history. It is a hard read.
Mrityunjay Singh –
Eye-opening! ‘Laws of Manu’ offers a unique view of ancient Indian society. A bit lengthy, but worth the effort for anyone interested in history.
Ashutosh Mishra –
It’s important to have knowledge of past law and ideals. It had some information I did not care for. But I got some takeaways.
Aditya Srivastava –
This book gives great ideals and thought. The book has some outdated information. But you can still take something away from the teachings.
Esha Deswal –
Eye-opening and mind-blowing. It is hard to get through at times because of how dense it is. The book still makes you think.