Question

Which of the following are the famous commentators on the Manu-Smriti?

(A) Apararka

(B) Kulluka

(C) Medhatithi

(D) Vijnanesvara

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. (A) and (B) only
2. (C) and (D) only
3. (B) and (C) only
4. (A) and (C) only

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : (B) and (C) only

• Manusmriti is usually translated as "code of Manu", but it literally means "reflections of Manu".
• It was written in Sanskrit.
• It presents itself as a document that compiles and organizes the code of conduct for human society.
• Manu-smriti is the popular name of the work, which is officially known as Manava-dharma-shastra.

• Kulluka and Medhatithi are famous for their commentary on Manusmriti.
• Medhatithi is one of the oldest and most famous commentators on the Manusmriti, more commonly known as the Laws of Manu.
• Over fifty manuscripts of the Manusmriti are now known, but the earliest discovered, most translated and presumed authentic version since the 18th century has been the "Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) manuscript with Kulluka Bhatta commentary"