Hindu Polity: A Constitutional History of India in Hindu Times c22.17

c22.17

(16-17) "In good *gaṇas*, Elders-by-knowledge encourage mutual subordination; behaving with complete straight-forwardness (to one another), good *gaṇas* attain happiness all round. Good *gaṇas* prosper for they establish valid legal procedures according to the Śāstras, and they are fair to one another. (18) Good *gaṇas* prosper because they discipline their sons and brothers, (members,¹ along with the younger generation) and always train them, and they accept (only) those who have been well trained.