Medhatithi is a Sanskrit word that means "to ponder (mid-9th c.)
Medhatithi is also the name of the writer of the authoritative commentary on
the Manu Smrti, popularly known as the "Laws of Manu," was written by
him.
Medhatithi was taught textual interpretation techniques
developed by the Purva Mimamsa school, one of Hindu philosophy's six schools.
His commentary immediately became the acknowledged standard
because of his interpretative ability.
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