Hindu Administrative Institutions c10.s3.39

c10.s3.39

Last but not least are co-operative undertakings by individuals or groups. Hired workmen failing in the discharge of their duty forfeit twice their previous earnings. Villagers who do not share in the common shows or amusements are deprived of their benefits. Profits and losses are distributed by the traders or the cultivators who work on the partnership system. The same is applicable to anything affecting the common interests of the village community such as the performance of a *yajña* or sacrifice.¹