[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) › c43.39 # Hindu Polity: A Constitutional History of India in Hindu Times c43.39 Hindu Polity: A Constitutional History of India in Hindu Times c43.39 - **Language:** English ### [c43.39](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c43.39) The Bṛihaspati Sūtra says that even 'a rightful thing (\*dharma\*) the king should do only on the advice of the wise.'⁴ That is, for even a lawful action in administration the king must have the authority of expert ministers. - [Previous: c43.38](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c43.38) - [Next: c43.40](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c43.40) - [Up: c43](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c43) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c43.39](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c43.39) · Pramāṇa