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#* Taking inspiration from Vidhis and Nishedhas mentioned in the Vedas, Dharmasutras contain laws in the form of Sutras (सूत्राः, aphorisms). These can be regarded as the first works on Nyaya.<ref name="LCHI-Rama_Jois-Ch4"/>

#* Taking inspiration from Vidhis and Nishedhas mentioned in the Vedas, Dharmasutras contain laws in the form of Sutras (सूत्राः, aphorisms). These can be regarded as the first works on Nyaya.<ref name="LCHI-Rama_Jois-Ch4"/>

#* Smrtis were written by Smrtikaras like Manu, Yajnavalkya and Parashara. These are a systematic and organised collection of laws from various sources, mainly the Vedas and Dharmasutras, and also from the common accepted customs of the society at the time of compilation. The Smrtis also describe the legal and judicial system.<ref name="LCHI-Rama_Jois-Ch4"/>

#* Smrtis were written by Smrtikaras like Manu, Yajnavalkya and Parashara. These are a systematic and organised collection of laws from various sources, mainly the Vedas and Dharmasutras, and also from the common accepted customs of the society at the time of compilation. The Smrtis also describe the legal and judicial system.<ref name="LCHI-Rama_Jois-Ch4"/>

#* The Smrtis, which have laws laid down in the form of verses, require skill and practice for correct interpretation and understanding. Various commentaries had been written at different points in time by interpreting and presenting the Smrtis considering the common acceptable practices prevalent at respective times. Such commentaries, which were simpler to understand and more relevant, were also adopted by many Rajyas.<ref name="LCHI-Rama_Jois-Ch4"/>

#* The Smrtis, which have laws laid down in the form of verses, require skill and practice for correct interpretation and understanding. Only people versed with [[Mimamsa Darshana (मीमांसादर्शनम्)|Mimamsa (मीमांस)]] are capable of doing this. Various commentaries had been written at different points in time by interpreting and presenting the Smrtis considering the common acceptable practices prevalent at respective times. Such commentaries, which were simpler to understand and more relevant, were also adopted by many Rajyas.<ref name="LCHI-Rama_Jois-Ch4"/>

===Superiority of the sources===

===Superiority of the sources===

To avoid ambiguity in interpretation, the Smrtikaras had also laid down guidelines to be followed in case of a conflict from different sources. [[Vyasa Maharshi (व्यासमहर्षिः)|Vyasa (व्यासः)]] stated that the Vedas must always be considered as the primary and inviolable source.

To avoid ambiguity in interpretation, the Smrtikaras had also laid down guidelines to be followed in case of a conflict from different sources. [[Vyasa Maharshi (व्यासमहर्षिः)|Vyasa (व्यासः)]] stated that the Vedas must always be considered as the primary and inviolable source.