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The psychological and spiritual consequences of wrongful actions.

Contains 307 verses focusing on the judicial process, substantive law, and procedural law. It includes topics like property disputes, debts, wages, and adultery.

: This is the most comprehensive source. You can find the original Sanskrit text, English translations (notably by J.R. Gharpure or S.C. Vidyarnava), and Hindi versions. Yajnavalkya Smriti with Mitakshara (English Translation) Yajnavalkya Smriti - Sanskrit Text

Focuses on daily rituals, duties of different varnas (stages of life), dietary laws, marriage, rules of education, and the moral qualities required of a king.

The Yajnavalkya Smriti is renowned for its systematic and concise presentation. As the Wikipedia entry notes, it is considered the "best composed" specimen of its genre. The work consists of approximately 1,010 verses (shlokas), which are masterfully organized into three major sections or adhyayas :