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The Sutras: latest scriptures of Hinduism (400 BC (?) to 400 AD)

Yoga Sutra's: primarily meditation manuals;practical advice, sitting, breathing how-to's.

Dharma Sutra's: includes the law code of Manu (first man). Description of caste system - duties, obligations, responsibilities of your cast. Originally 4 castes; no "untouchables".
4 Castes include:
1. Brahmin - "seers" religious
2. Kshatriya - "administrators" political/military
3.Vaishya - "producers" working/economic
4.Shudra - "servants" menial laborers, also working/economic.

Kama Sutra: sacred sex manual with religious advice. Sex as a metaphor for union with Brahman (God).