[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c8.540 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.540 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.540 - **Language:** English ### [c8.540](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.540) This Svāyambhuva is regarded as the author of the famous work "Manusmṛti". Kālidāsa says that the Kings of the Raghu dynasty lived in strict obedience to the laws laid down by this Manu. (Devī Bhāgavata, Daśama Skandha). - [Previous: c8.539](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.539) - [Next: c8.541](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.541) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8) ## Cites (1) - [Devībhāgavatapurāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.upa.sakta.devibhagavata) — Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.540](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.540) · Pramāṇa