The Mauryan Polity c6.s4.t2.4

c6.s4.t2.4

The third and last purpose of the state is *der gezells-chaftliche culturzweck*, general happiness. Towards this end, the state recognizes the existence of institutions, social and religious, within its territorial limits, and keeps a vigilant watch over these organisations lest they should undermine the power of the state. Other duties of the state under this category are mentioned as follows: "It must prevent the rivalries between different associations from coming to a breach of the peace. It must protect the rights of the individual member of any association against the tyranny of the association. It must hold all associations to their primary purpose, if such they have, and aid them, if strictly necessary, in its accomplishment. Finally, it must direct education of its subjects."¹