<P> The metrical text is in Sanskrit , is variously dated to be from the 2nd century BCE to 3rd century CE , and it presents itself as a discourse given by Manu ( Svayambhuva ) and Bhrigu on dharma topics such as duties , rights , laws , conduct , virtues and others . The text 's fame spread outside India , long before the colonial era . The medieval era Buddhistic law of Myanmar and Thailand are also ascribed to Manu , and the text influenced past Hindu kingdoms in Cambodia and Indonesia . </P>
<P> The metrical text is in Sanskrit , is variously dated to be from the 2nd century BCE to 3rd century CE , and it presents itself as a discourse given by Manu ( Svayambhuva ) and Bhrigu on dharma topics such as duties , rights , laws , conduct , virtues and others . The text 's fame spread outside India , long before the colonial era . The medieval era Buddhistic law of Myanmar and Thailand are also ascribed to Manu , and the text influenced past Hindu kingdoms in Cambodia and Indonesia . </P>
who were the laws of manu written by
who were the laws of manu written by
Manu ( Svayambhuva ) and Bhrigu
Manu ( Svayambhuva ) and Bhrigu