The Institutes of Vishnu is a Hindu text that contains the laws and principles governing society and religion. It is part of the larger corpus of the Sacred Books of the East, a monumental effort to translate and publish the religious and philosophical literature of Asia. In this edition, the text is translated by the renowned scholar Friedrich Max Müller and annotated for modern readers. Müller's deep understanding of Indian culture and language brings out the subtleties and nuances of the text, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds. This volume is an essential resource for anyone interested in Indian philosophy, religion, or culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.