Hindu Polity: A Constitutional History of India in Hindu Times c22.19

c22.19

(19) "*Gaṇas* prosper all-sidedly as they always attend, O thou of-mighty arms, to the working of the espionage service, to the matters of policy, and to the collection of revenue to the Exchequer. (20) *Gaṇas* prosper because they always pay due honour to (their) officers who are wise, heroic, enthusiastic and persevering in the execution of their duties. (21) Wealthy, heroic, versed in the Śāstras,∗ and accomplished in the art of weapons, *gaṇas* help the help-less ones (= members) across miseries and calamities.