Hindu Administrative Institutions c7.s4.22

c7.s4.22

The *purohita* again presents him with the sacrificial sword implying that a kṣatriya is weaker than a Brahman, but stronger than his enemies. He in his turn offers it to his brother, he to the *sūta* (ministrel) or to the governor. Each in his turn to the *grāmaṇi*, the latter to the *sajāta* (tribesman). This man prepares the playground.¹