In Hindu tradition the spirit of unity and universality extends to the whole world. (13) The Sruti, Smriti and Dharma Sastras prescribe the rules for society based on Dharma the laws of war can be singled out from them. The epic poems Mahabharata and Ramayana are also a source of law in various situations. Hindu jurisprudence regards the Smritis as the foundation of law. There are eighteen main Smritis or Dharma Sastras. (11) Manu, Yajnavalkya and Prasara are the most celebrated law-givers of ancient India (12) the Smritis are named after them. 200 BC), part of the epic poem Mahabharata, is the most influential Hindu text. (10) The Bhagavad Gita (“The Lord’s Song” c. Each Veda consists of four parts: the Samhita (hymn), the Brahmana (rituals), the Aranyakas (interpretations) and the Vedanta (Upanishads). Srutis are the four Vedas, the Rig Veda, Sam Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda. In this regard, Sruti is revelation and Smriti tradition.
(9) Sruti literally means what is heard, while Smriti designates what is remembered. (8) The primary sources of Hinduism are Sruti and Smriti. Because Hindus are considered to have the authority to introduce new elements and ideas into their religion, countless volumes of commentaries, traditions and teachings exist. (4) Hindu Dharma is also known under other names such as Sanatan Dharma (Sanatan means eternal and all-pervading) and Vedic Dharma (Dharma based on the Vedas (5) ).The Hindu religion not only consists of rules encompassing the rights and duties of kings and warriors, but also provides norms of Desa Dharma (6) that govern inter-State relations. Dharma does not mean religion: it is the law that governs all actions. (3) The word Dharma is derived from the Sanskrit word “dhri” which means “to hold together.” Those who profess the Hindu Dharma and seek to follow it are guided by spiritual, social, legal and moral rules, actions, knowledge and duties which are responsible for holding the human race together. This study explores the contribution of Hinduism to the development of that law. Humanitarian considerations are also a powerful motivating force behind the codification of modern international humanitarian law, (2) the main objective of which is to limit the suffering caused by war. It was not allowed to destroy either cities or towns during war. Warfare was thus largely confined to combatants, and only the armed forces were legitimate targets. The ancient Hindu texts clearly recognized the distinction between military targets, which could be attacked, and non-military persons and objects, which could not be attacked. The laws of armed conflicts were founded in ancient India on the principle of humanity. He who acts in this spirit need not fear that his acts will bind him to further existence.” (1)
“Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself because thy neighbour is thyself God is in both thee and thy neighbour, and both are in God.
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