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know the value of gems, should be faithful in his
conduct, and energetic.
conduct, and energetic.
INTRODUCTION
221. Gañjādhyakṣa (Superintendent of Mines)
should be experienced, devoted to the king, truthful,
self-controlled, not greedy, and contented with his
own wealth.
222. Senādhyaksa (Commander-in-Chief) should be
well versed in military science, be indefatigable, and
have courage and valour.
have courage and valour.
223. Aśvādhyakşa (Superintendent of Horses) should
know the science of horses, be unsurpassed in horse-
manship, and possess exceptional courage and strength.
224. Pratīhāra (Royal Door-keeper) should be able
to understand hints, be strong in body, good-looking,
vigilant, and skilful.
vigilant, and skilful.
225. Mantrin (Royal Counsellor) should be quick
in action, should have a good memory, be thankful,
should be versed in the Nītiśāstra, intelligent, and should
have a keen foresight.
have a keen foresight.
226-7. Lekhaka (Royal Secretary) should have
quick grasping-power, should be wise, truthful, master
of his own senses, should write quickly and in a
clear hand, and should have studied all the arts and
sciences.
clear hand, and should have studied all the arts and
sciences.
228. Vaidya (Royal Physician) should be well
versed in the Ayurveda, be of amiable appearance, and
should possess a noble character and good qualities.
229. Purohita (Royal Priest) should be well versed
in the Veda-s and Vedānga-s, ever offering prayers
and sacrifices to God, and always ready to bless.
know the value of gems, should be faithful in his
conduct, and energetic.
conduct, and energetic.
INTRODUCTION
221. Gañjādhyakṣa (Superintendent of Mines)
should be experienced, devoted to the king, truthful,
self-controlled, not greedy, and contented with his
own wealth.
222. Senādhyaksa (Commander-in-Chief) should be
well versed in military science, be indefatigable, and
have courage and valour.
have courage and valour.
223. Aśvādhyakşa (Superintendent of Horses) should
know the science of horses, be unsurpassed in horse-
manship, and possess exceptional courage and strength.
224. Pratīhāra (Royal Door-keeper) should be able
to understand hints, be strong in body, good-looking,
vigilant, and skilful.
vigilant, and skilful.
225. Mantrin (Royal Counsellor) should be quick
in action, should have a good memory, be thankful,
should be versed in the Nītiśāstra, intelligent, and should
have a keen foresight.
have a keen foresight.
226-7. Lekhaka (Royal Secretary) should have
quick grasping-power, should be wise, truthful, master
of his own senses, should write quickly and in a
clear hand, and should have studied all the arts and
sciences.
clear hand, and should have studied all the arts and
sciences.
228. Vaidya (Royal Physician) should be well
versed in the Ayurveda, be of amiable appearance, and
should possess a noble character and good qualities.
229. Purohita (Royal Priest) should be well versed
in the Veda-s and Vedānga-s, ever offering prayers
and sacrifices to God, and always ready to bless.