Manusmriti Chapter 9 Verse 225 (2025)

While often translated as actors or dancers, commentators like those in the Vivādaratnākara

Comparative notes suggest this bansihement serves to prevent cheating (through "incantations or medicinal herbs") and "malevolent rites" that could harm citizens. Wisdom Library Relationship to Other Verses Verse 9.226: manusmriti chapter 9 verse 225

पिता रक्षति कौमारे भर्ता रक्षति यौवने । पुत्रस्तु वार्धके रक्षति न स्त्री स्वातन्त्र्यमर्हति ॥ (Manusmriti 9.225) While often translated as actors or dancers, commentators

While often translated as "dancers," commentators like Medhatithi interpret this as those who entrap others or are professional performers whose lifestyle might distract from Dharma . manusmriti chapter 9 verse 225