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CĀŅAKYA-RĀJA-NĪTI
The last chapter entitled 'Varia' (245-76) gives
maxims which could not be properly included in any
of the five chapters described above though dealing
with raja-nīti, such as the king as the ornament of the
earth, advice not to trust him or his family, etc.
In order to illustrate better the subject matter
dealt with in the text a short résumé in English of
each maxim or a group of maxims is given below.
In a few cases where it was felt that the maxim had a
peculiar bearing on raja-nīti in a versified Arthaśāstra, a
full translation has been given.
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I. 1-4. INTRODUCTORY STANZAS
II. KING'S DUTIES AND QUALITIES
Main Duties and Qualities of the King
5. The king should curb his senses and dedicate
himself to the service of dharma and the well-being of
his subjects.
6. The king should rule by dharma, and protect his
subjects.
7. The king should protect religion; where the
syllable om is spread, the king's power is enlarged.
8. The king should act as protector, refuge for
the destitute and should set right the addicted, protect
the frightened, be a friend to all, benefactor, teacher,
father, mother, brother, etc.
9. To punish the wicked; to reward the good; to
increase the treasure by proper means; impartiality;
The last chapter entitled 'Varia' (245-76) gives
maxims which could not be properly included in any
of the five chapters described above though dealing
with raja-nīti, such as the king as the ornament of the
earth, advice not to trust him or his family, etc.
In order to illustrate better the subject matter
dealt with in the text a short résumé in English of
each maxim or a group of maxims is given below.
In a few cases where it was felt that the maxim had a
peculiar bearing on raja-nīti in a versified Arthaśāstra, a
full translation has been given.
24
I. 1-4. INTRODUCTORY STANZAS
II. KING'S DUTIES AND QUALITIES
Main Duties and Qualities of the King
5. The king should curb his senses and dedicate
himself to the service of dharma and the well-being of
his subjects.
6. The king should rule by dharma, and protect his
subjects.
7. The king should protect religion; where the
syllable om is spread, the king's power is enlarged.
8. The king should act as protector, refuge for
the destitute and should set right the addicted, protect
the frightened, be a friend to all, benefactor, teacher,
father, mother, brother, etc.
9. To punish the wicked; to reward the good; to
increase the treasure by proper means; impartiality;