Yājñavalkya Smṛti (Adhyāya 1-3)

The complete work of the Yājñavalkya Smṛti consists of three chapters and is attributed to Yājñavalkya. The first chapter, called Ācārādhyāya (f.1b–15a), deals with the 16 saṃskāras, various rules and rituals for brahmacārins, marriage-related rites, caste-related discussions, household duties and rituals, food regulations, the importance of dāna (charity), śrāddha rituals, grahaśānti (planetary appeasement), and rājadharma (duties of a king). The second chapter, called Vyavahārādhyāya (f.15a–29b), discusses different laws and regulations, issues related to loans, the classification of witnesses and evidence in crimes, and various other legal matters. The third chapter, Prāyaścittādhyāya (atonement) (f.29b–44b), deals with expiatory rites. This text is considered one of the primary sources of Hindu law, along with the Manusmṛti. (Written in 9–11 lines per leaf.; 45 leaves foliated 1–45, upper left and lower right verso. Mistakes covered over in yellow or blacked out; some corrections and additions in margins; significant syllables, words, or phrases highlighted in red throughout.; Watermarks of the letters G.V. and perhaps a bull with a large hump and something attached to it, possibly a harness.; Wooden board with one broken corner and writing supports manuscript.)