[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [The Social Organisation in North-East India in Buddha's Time](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.fick-1897) › c8.18 # The Social Organisation in North-East India in Buddha's Time c8.18 The Social Organisation in North-East India in Buddha's Time c8.18 - **Language:** English ### [c8.18](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.fick-1897.c8.18) When Uddâlaka heard these words, he reflected: “The king is in every way pleased with this host of holy persons; this Brâhmaṇa, however, strikes the running ox in the mouth; filth is thrown upon the prepared meal. I will speak to him”. He recited the third verse directed towards the purohita: - [Previous: c8.17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.fick-1897.c8.17) - [Next: c8.19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.fick-1897.c8.19) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.fick-1897.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.fick-1897.c8.18](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.fick-1897.c8.18) · Pramāṇa