Hindu Law and Judicature from the Dharma-Sástra of Yájnavalkya

"Hindu Law and Judicature from the Dharma-Sástra of Yájnavalkya" by Yajñavalkya is a mid-19th-century work translated to explain ancient Hindu law. The book dives into the details of the Dharma-Sástra, exploring how it was understood and used with the caste system and social rules of the time. The introduction lays the groundwork, showing why a good translation of Yájnavalkya's legal ideas was needed. The authors aimed to be true to the original Sanskrit, comparing their work to earlier translations and explanations. The book also gives a look into the history of Hindu law, pointing out how important Yájnavalkya's Dharma-Sástra was as a key legal source in Hinduism, especially when it came to caste, morals, and fairness, making these old legal ideas available to today's readers and experts.