[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [Hindu Polity: A Constitutional History of India in Hindu Times](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924) › c42.3 # Hindu Polity: A Constitutional History of India in Hindu Times c42.3 Hindu Polity: A Constitutional History of India in Hindu Times c42.3 - **Language:** English ### [c42.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c42.3) The hermits and recluse thinkers living outside society, in the 'forest,'¹ were a political factor in Hindu life. The hermitage was representative of the whole Aryan Society. At the same time it was a repository of past experience in social and political matters and a seat of clear and impartial thinking. The retirements for the people in the third stage were marked out in close neighbourhood of the capital and other towns.¹ Hindu hermits, though in retirement, were not absolutely out of touch with the community and the world of politics. They with their wisdom and impartiality could take a correct view of a difficulty in administration and could advise the king thereon, without reserve or fear. - [Previous: c42.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c42.2) - [Next: c42.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c42.4) - [Up: c42](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c42) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c42.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c42.3) · Pramāṇa