मानवधर्मशास्त्र or मनुस्मृति in संस्कृत (Sanskrit). Manusmruti seeks to codify the Brahmanic religious practices founding it on the authority of त्रिवेद (three Vedas): ऋगवेद, यजुर्वेद, सामवेद (Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sam Veda). It labours to enjoin correct Caste Practices, Treatment of women, and generally seeks to legitimize the graded caste hierarchy and the position of women in it.