sentences:  His views on Dharma and Manu Smriti are of immense value, as they have been simplified for the understanding of the common man.During The Emergency (India) 1975-77, imposed by Indira Gandhi, he was imprisoned and lodged in the Bengaluru Central Jail.He was lodged along with A B Vajapayee, L K Advani, Madhu Dandavate etc.