Manusmriti Chapter 9 Verse 225 Better (LATEST — 2026)

“Trivargaṃ nāvaśeṣayet, mokṣam ekaṃ na karhicit; striyaṃ vā pitarau vā api, hanyād yadi na kiṃcana.” Note: The actual verse numbering can vary slightly between manuscripts. Bühler’s translation for 9.225 is often cross-referenced as 9.224 in some editions.

Used as a high-level penalty for social or religious offenses. Comparison with Other Verses manusmriti chapter 9 verse 225

The verse lists specific categories of people that a righteous ruler is encouraged to exile to prevent the "contamination" of the well-behaved populace. mokṣam ekaṃ na karhicit

Those who profit from the sale of intoxicants were frequently targeted in ancient texts as contributors to moral decay. Historical and Social Context striyaṃ vā pitarau vā api