Hindu Administrative Institutions c8.s3.45

c8.s3.45

While Kauṭalya speaks of only four *Upadhas* the *Mahābhārata* mentions five kinds. In this context the Kauṭalīya mentions another term and purposes. The results of the consultation are sent to the corporate bodies in the state and also the president¹ of such bodies severally and separately. For the end and aim of this mantra is to make the people at large contented.² Though the king is expected to favour the majority view of the cabinet still that the opinion of the superior prevailed ultimately is seen from the fact that the view is submitted to the purohita.