Daksha Prajapathi is the author of this Smriti as it is known by his name. The work is in 7 chapters and 220 verses. The topics dealt with are varied. Apart from Varnashrama Dharma, subject include the giving of gifts, eulogy of a good house wife, Asauca or ceremonial impurity to be observed on the death and birth of one’s family members, certain aspect of Yoga and philosophy of Advaita.
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