Smritis are a class of Hindu religious texts forming part of the accepted canon of Hindu scripture. They are considered human compositions (unlike Shruti, which is considered divinely revealed). The most famous and traditionally considered the earliest and most authoritative is the Manu Smriti or Manavadharmasastra.
Which of the following is the oldest Smriti?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2022 · Topic: Ancient Literature and Litterateur (Dharmashastras and Smritis (e.g., Manu Smriti, Yajnavalkya Smriti))
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