[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) › c7.s7.72 # Hindu Administrative Institutions c7.s7.72 Hindu Administrative Institutions c7.s7.72 - **Language:** English ### [c7.s7.72](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c7.s7.72) In the \*Kauṣitaki Brāhmaṇa\* we find peoples forming the state and hence its stability. Kings and \*purohits\* may come and go, the state will remain for ever. It is said that the offices of the kingship and \*purohitship\* were insecure and not stable.¹ But the necessity for a leader is well recognized in the \*Aitareya Brāhmaṇa\*. The legend of \*asuras\* fighting with gods who possessed no leader and hence suffered defeat is clear indication of the absolute necessity for leadership. Soma was therefore made king.² The great reception of Soma the king³ signifies the fact how the king was a guest worthy of all honours and how the office of kingship was a virtual necessity. - [Previous: c7.s7.71](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c7.s7.71) - [Next: c7.s7.73](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c7.s7.73) - [Up: c7.s7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c7.s7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c7.s7.72](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c7.s7.72) · Pramāṇa