[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [The Mauryan Polity](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1932) › c7.s2.16 # The Mauryan Polity c7.s2.16 The Mauryan Polity c7.s2.16 - **Language:** English ### [c7.s2.16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1932.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 - [Previous: c7.s2.15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1932.c7.s2.15) - [Next: c7.s2.17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1932.c7.s2.17) - [Up: c7.s2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1932.c7.s2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1932.c7.s2.16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1932.c7.s2.16) · Pramāṇa