According to Manusmriti, you should do these things everyday

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What should you do everyday?

Manusmriti is one the most widely read social texts today --- the scripture identifies everyday behaviour that we should follow in order to be successful both at office and at home.

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The first sanskrit text

Manusmriti was the first Sanskrit texts translated during the British rule of India in 1794 --- it was used to formulate the colonial rule. According to Manusmriti, these are the "yagyas" you should do every day.

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Brahmayagya

According to Manusmriti, you should read Vedas, Ramayana and other religious Puranas everyday --- this will purge your mind and your soul.

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Devayagya

Praying to God daily will purge you off your sins and will make you a better person --- make sure you do it every day.

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Pitruyagya

It is said that you should always do shradh-tarpan for those who have passed away --- this will give solace to their soul.

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Manushyayagya

According to Manusmriti, you should never turn away beggars --- who come to your house to ask for food, water or clothes. Let us now talk about what Manusmriti says about women.

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Keeping the woman happy

It is said that a husband who keeps his wife happy will eventually will do very well in life --- women are protectors for the family.

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Unhappy woman

An unhappy woman will destroy a woman --- those who keep a woman miserable are doomed for failure.

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Insulting a woman

A family where a woman is insulted will prosper --- a woman should be respected at all costs.

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Dressing up

Manusmriti also says that a woman of the house should always be well-dressed, wear ornaments and wear good perfume --- this will give her an enchanting aura.

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Multiplying the happiness

A woman who is happy in her own skin will make the lives of those around her better too --- she can make or break a family.

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Enlighten a home

According to Manusmriti, a woman enlightens a home and spreads prosperity --- she can actually make a house wealthy.

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Service of elders

It is said that a woman who respects elders will have a long and prosperous life --- it is said that if a woman disrespects her elders, she will not prosper.

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Equal rights

It is said that men and women are equal in all respects -- hence in all decisions of life, women should have an equal say.

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Family dispute

A man who is wise should not indulge in fights in the family, hence that can cause life-long disputes.

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Wedding

According to Manusmriti, a man who does not give his daughter's hand to a noble man in marriage will have to face life-term consequences in the form of bad luck.