The History and Culture of the Indian People v1.c30.s1.3

v1.c30.s1.3

A somewhat similar view appears in another garb in the same *Aitareya Brāhmaṇa* (VIII. 4. 12). The story is told with reference to Indra's kingship. "The gods headed by Prajāpati said to one another, 'this one is among the gods the most vigorous, the most strong, the most valiant, the most perfect who carries out best any work (to be done). Let us instal him in the kingship." Here, again, the kingship originates in election and common consent, based on the possession of the highest qualities by the chosen candidate.