Manav Nyaya Shastra

Manava Nyaya Shastra
Nyayavikashini
A 14th century palm-leaf manuscript of the Manava Nyaya Shastra, written in Newar language and the Bhujimola script
Author(s)Manikya
Compiled byLuntabhadra Bajracharya
PatronJayasthiti Malla
Dedicated toJayata Varman
LanguageClassical Newar
Date1380 CE
GenreLegal code

The Manava Nyaya Shastra, also known as Nyayavikashini, is a Newar-language commentery on the Naradasmriti and the first codified law of Nepal, written in the 14th century. It was authored by Manikya, and written by Luntabhadra Bajracharya under the commission of King Jayasthiti Malla. Along with Gopal Raj Vamshavali, the Manava Nyaya Shastra is considered one of the most important works in Classical Newar language.

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