Hindu Administrative Institutions c8.s4.12

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c8.s4.12

The *Sabhā* was then the council of elders, mainly a judicial body like that of ancient Greek city-states. The elders were men of such high character and learning that they evoked respect from all communities. Hence the *Yajur Veda*⁵ (*Śukla*) is thus eloquent:

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