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The Laws of Manu ( Manusmrti )

The Laws of Manu ( Manusmrti ). Written with a focus on the “ shoulds ” of dharma rather than on the actuality of everyday practice Dharma calls for one to practice one “duty” in life Tolerance for Diversity Respect Differences, Honor Diversity Non-Violence , Non-Aggression,

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The Laws of Manu ( Manusmrti )

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  1. The Laws of Manu(Manusmrti) • Written with a focus on the “shoulds” of dharma rather than on the actuality of everyday practice • Dharma calls for one to practice one “duty” in life • Tolerance for Diversity • Respect Differences, Honor Diversity • Non-Violence, Non-Aggression, • Passive Resistence, Peaceful Coexistence • When in doubt, WWGD • Aspire to perfection • to be ambitious of the “highest art of living“ • The End-State of Liberation • Karma • The actions you take to achieve your dharma • the seeds you sowdetermine your fate • bad things follow you forever, must suffer rebirth to retry • Limitations: • Prescribe the subservience of women to men, • it condemns men who are derelict in their duty to are for and protect the women under their jurisdiction • Duty to Caste

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