[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [Hindu Administrative Institutions](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929) › c11.s3.7 # Hindu Administrative Institutions c11.s3.7 Hindu Administrative Institutions c11.s3.7 - **Language:** English ### [c11.s3.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c11.s3.7) Manu says whether the enemy was equal, superior or inferior, any Kṣatriya called to arms, must not turn back, for it is to violate the \*dharma\* of the Kṣatriyas. Such of the kings who fight one another without turning their backs attain \*vīrasvarga\* or heaven.¹ According to Devala,² to be killed in battle is to reap the full fruits of an \*aśvamedha\* sacrifice. - [Previous: c11.s3.6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c11.s3.6) - [Next: c11.s3.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c11.s3.8) - [Up: c11.s3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c11.s3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c11.s3.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c11.s3.7) · Pramāṇa