91. If, being not given in marriage, she herself seeks a husband, she incurs no guilt, nor (does) he whom she weds. 92. A maiden who choses for herself, shall not take with her any ornaments... Read more

61. Some (sages), versed in the law, considering the purpose of the appointment not to have been attained by those two (on the birth of the first), think that a second (son) may be lawfully... Read more

31. Listen (now) to the following holy discussion, salutary to all men, which the virtuous (of the present day) and the ancient great sages have held concerning male offspring. 32. They (all... Read more

CHAPTER IX 1. I will now propound the eternal laws for a husband and his wife who keep to the path of duty, whether they be united or separated. 2. Day and night woman must be kept in depend... Read more

91. ‘If thou thinkest, O friend of virtue, with respect to thyself, “I am alone,” (know that) that sage who witnesses all virtuous acts and all crimes, ever resides in thy... Read more

61. I will fully declare what kind of men may be made witnesses in suits by creditors, and in what manner those (witnesses) must give true (evidence). 62. Householders, men with male issue,... Read more

31. He who says, ‘This belongs to me,’ must be examined according to the rule; if he accurately describes the shape, and the number (of the articles found) and so forth, (he is)... Read more

CHAPTER VIII 1. A king, desirous of investigating law cases, must enter his court of justice, preserving a dignified demeanour, together with Brahmanas and with experienced councillors. 2. T... Read more

66. For the ambassador alone makes (kings’) allies and separates allies; the ambassador transacts that business by which (kings) are disunited or not. 67. With respect to the affairs l... Read more

31. By him who is pure (and) faithful to his promise, who acts according to the Institutes (of the sacred law), who has good assistants and is wise, punishment can be (justly) inflicted. 32.... Read more