Hindu Administrative Institutions c7.s7.40

c7.s7.40

He must also shelter himself from his own servants. Sometimes these would be bribed by the enemies of the king. He must be careful with regard to his food and drink. They must be put to physical and chemical tests before they are actually taken.¹ Even his toilet and dress must be subjected to a careful examination before use. He should ride on chariots or animals only after they have been mounted and tried by his hereditary driver. Even in his interview with ascetics and saintly persons he must have by his side his body-guard. So also in receiving foreign envoys. Whenever he goes out of the capital or comes into it, the roads must be properly policed by staff-bearers and the leaders of ten communities.²