[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) › c8.s2.99 # Hindu Administrative Institutions c8.s2.99 Hindu Administrative Institutions c8.s2.99 - **Language:** English ### [c8.s2.99](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c8.s2.99) Then is given the king’s behaviour towards such an official.³ By service, obedience and following his \*svadharma\*, honoured by the \*purohita\*, a wise king earns an undying name. In chapter lxxiii, the qualifications and functions are set forth in instructive details. After giving a categorical list of qualifications Bhīṣma says that a king would be a mere nothing if he had no \*purohita\* to guide him. He would be ever in danger of the Rākṣasas, the Asuras, the Piçaśas, Uragas, Pakṣins and other enemies. He must do the warding off rites at prescribed times—\*vaiśvadeva bali\*, \*rudra homas\*, etc. It is said that the \*purohita\* washes the dirty linen of seven sinful \*malas\* of the king—wicked ministers, indifferent councillors, thieves, injustice, illegal punishment, not punishing the deserving, and cruelty in battle. He is further of considerable aid in the performance of sacrifices and other holy rites. By mutual amity and concord of both the Kṣatriyas and the Brahmans the people enjoy peace and good will.¹ - [Previous: c8.s2.98](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c8.s2.98) - [Next: c8.s2.100](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c8.s2.100) - [Up: c8.s2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c8.s2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c8.s2.99](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c8.s2.99) · Pramāṇa