The Manusmriti, also known as the Laws of Manu, deals with this in greater detail. When translated, verse 4.134 of the book declares adultery to be a heinous offense. The Manusmriti does not include adultery as a "grievous sin", but includes it as a "secondary sin" that leads to a loss of caste. In the book, the intent and mutual consent are a part that determine the recommended punishment. Rape is not considered as adultery for the woman, while the rapist is punished severely. Lesser punishment is recommended for consensual adulterous sex. Death penalty is mentioned by Manu, as well as "penance" for the sin of adultery. even in cases of repeated adultery with a man of the same caste. In verses 8.362-363, the author states that sexual relations with the wife of traveling performer is not a sin, and exempts such sexual liaisons. The verse 5.154 of Manusmirti says a woman must constantly worship her husband as a god and be completely faithful even if he commits adultery. The book offers two views on adultery. It recommends a new married couple to remain sexually faithful to each other for life. It also accepts that adulterous relationships happen, children are born from such relationships and then proceeds to reason that the child belongs to the legal husband of the pregnant woman, and not to the biological father.
The Manusmriti also known as the Laws of Manu deals with this in greater detail When translated verse 4134 of the book declares adultery to be a heinous offense The Manusmriti does not include adultery as a "grievous sin" but includes it as a "secondary sin" that leads to a loss of caste In the book the intent and mutual consent are a part that determine the recommended punishment Rape is not considered as adultery for the woman while the rapist is punished severely Lesser punishment is recommended for consensual adulterous sex Death penalty is mentioned by Manu as well as "penance" for the sin of adultery even in cases of repeated adultery with a man of the same caste In verses 8362-363 the author states that sexual relations with the wife of traveling performer is not a sin and exempts such sexual liaisons The verse 5154 of Manusmirti says a woman must constantly worship her husband as a god and be completely faithful even if he commits adultery The book offers two views on adultery It recommends a new married couple to remain sexually faithful to each other for life It also accepts that adulterous relationships happen children are born from such relationships and then proceeds to reason that the child belongs to the legal husband of the pregnant woman and not to the biological father