Chapters
Chapter 1
The creation of the universe, gods, humans, and animals
Chapter 2
The Veda and knowledge of the sacred law
Chapter 3
Laws for marriage and family, and offering sacrifices to the gods
Chapter 4
The proper life of a Brahmana
Chapter 5
Laws of food and laws of purification
Chapter 6
How a Brahmana may live an ascetic life
Chapter 7
Laws for kings, and for proper leadership
Chapter 8
The judicial system, and laws for evidence and witnesses
Chapter 9
More laws for marriage and family
Chapter 10
Tribes, castes, and more laws for Brahmana
Chapter 11
Punishments, penance, and the removal of guilt through austerities
Chapter 12
The spiritual impact of good and evil deeds