The Mauryan Polity c7.s2.16

c7.s2.16

Having had the full course of study and having subjugated the sense-organs the king should endeavour to improve his general faculties. He should cultivate wisdom by association with the aged, the sense of sight through the *cāras* or Intelligence Officers, the means for general welfare and happiness by activity, the establishment of *svadharma* (doing one’s duty) by the exercise of his authority, discipline by learning, healthy relations with the people by proper administrative measures, and a proper course of conduct by wholesome methods of action and movement.¹