Yajñavalkya

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Yajñavalkya, an ancient Indian sage and philosopher, shaped Hindu jurisprudence through the Dharma-Sástra, a foundational legal text. His teachings on ethics, governance, and social duty influenced Vedic thought, emphasizing karma and moral accountability. The compilation Hindu Law and Judicature contextualizes his axioms within colonial-era legal reforms, revealing their enduring relevance. Yajñavalkya's dialogues in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad also established metaphysical concepts that underpin Advaita Vedanta philosophy.