Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v1.c20.s9.t2.12

v1.c20.s9.t2.12

¹ [“ Let him [the king] cause his annual revenue in his kingdom to be collected by trusty (officials), let him obey the sacred law (in his transactions with) the people, and behave as a father to all men ” (Manu, Laws, vii. 80). “ Not to turn back in battle, to protect the people, to honour the Brāhmanas, is the best means for a king to secure happiness ” (ib. vii. 88). “ From the people let him (the king) learn (the theory) of the (various) trades and professions ” (ib. vii. 43). “ But (he who is given) to these vices (loses) even his life ” (ib. vii. 46), trans. Bühler, Sacred Books of the East, xxv.]