Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c15: Index

Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c15

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Index

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Advocacy of temperance, 103, 104. Agents and principals, 154. *Anvâdhi*, 187. Arrest of debtors, 178.

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Bill of exchange, 187. Brâhman condemned to the mines, 10, 11. Bridges, 84, 85.

Calling of witnesses, 132. Canal, 13. Capacity of parties to contract, 151–153. Capture of elephants, 54–57. Census—a permanent institution, 107. Census in ancient countries other than India, 115, 116. Census officers, 107–109. Ceremonies for the welfare of elephants, 66. Ceremonies for the welfare of horses, 51. Checks upon judges, 127, 128, 133, 134. Chief officers in the department of live stock, 18. City census, 111, 112. Classes of chariots, 76.

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Classes of courts, 117–121. Classes of medical experts, 91, 92. Classes of mines, 5. Classes of roads and trade routes, 71–75. Classes of water routes, 80, 81. Classification of horses, 39–41. Competent witnesses, 129, 130. Contracts of common interest, 195. Contract of service, 189–192. Conveyances, 75–77. Crew, 84.

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Daily routine for elephants, 59, 60. Deceased debtor and suretyship, 177, 178. Deposit, sealed and open, 179, 180. Detection of lost articles, 168, 169. Dietary of bulls, etc., 22–24. Duties of superintendent of horses, 39.

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Escape of a culprit from lawful custody, 134. Exceptions to the four kinds of “void contract,” 142–145.

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Famine and relief measures, 97–99. Fees for witnesses, 132. Fines for blocking passage, 75. Fines for “void contracts,” 145. Fire, 100–103. Floods, 99.

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Four basal factors in the administration of justice, 122, 123 Functions of village census officers, 108, 109. Functions of census "overseers" or spies, 109-111.

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Gamekeeper, 34, 35. Grant of jagirs, etc., 104.

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Hire, 188. Hospitals, 91. Hunting forests, 37, 38. Husband liable for wife's debt, 178.

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Intercourse with distant places, 86, 87. Irrigation, 11, 12.

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Jail deliveries, 103. Jurisdiction of courts, 118-120.

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Kauṭilya—where educated, 97. Kinds of ships and boats, 81-83.

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Land survey, 112, 113. Laws regarding medical practice, 93, 94. Legality of object and consideration of contract, 145-147. Loan for use, 188.

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Measures for prevention of diseases, 94, 95. Medical aids, 88-92. Medicines in the royal household, 92, 93. Medical treatment of cattle, 26, 27. Medical treatment of elephants, 65, 66. Medical treatment of horses, 49. Method of testing horses, 41, 42. Meteorology, 14, 15. Mining, 5. Mining superintendent and his work, 5-10. Mine taxes, 10. Minor means of water-carriage, 84. Miscellaneous rules for the department of horses, 50, 51. Miscellaneous rules regarding means of communication, 77, 78, 85. Modes of irrigation, 12. Mortgage, 186, 187.

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Oaths, 130, 131. Offences regarding loans, 175. Offence termed *paroktadosha*, 124. Officers in the department of elephants, 54. Ornaments for elephants, 65. "Overseers," 108.

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*Palæsimundu*, 87 f.n. Partnership, 192-195. Pecuniary dealings of women, 153.

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Period of prescription, 164. Persons exempted from payment of interest, 175, 176. Pests, 99. Pledge, 185, 186. Post-mortem examination, 95, 96. Precautions for the health of the king, 95. Pre-emption in ancient India, 160, 161. Preliminary, 1. Principals, 154. Procedure for sale of immoveable property, 156, 161–164. Prohibition of cow-slaughter, 28. Prohibition of two suits for the same offence, 126. Prospecting of mines, 6. Protected animals, 35, 36. Protection of the helpless, 105. Punishment of departmental offences, 135.

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Rain-gauge, 14. Rates of interest, 171–175. Rations of elephants, 60, 61. Rations of horses, 44–46. Realization of money by creditors, 176, 177. Rescission of sale, 165, 166. Refusal to perform contract of sale of moveables, 164–166. Register of cattle, 21, 22. Registration of horses, 39–41. Registration of particulars regarding suits, 124. Repayment of debts, 176, 177. Requisites of valid contract, 136–141. Restrictions on contract, 141, 142, 150–152. Restrictions on sale of immoveable property, 163.

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Roads, 69–75. Roads in forts, 74. “Royal Road,” 70. Rules against dishonest depositaries—dodges, 182–185. Rules for grazing grounds, 28–33. Rules regarding deposit, 179–183. Rules regarding witnesses, 126, 127.

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Sale of moveables, 164. Sale through agents, 166, 167. Sanskrit texts bearing on pre-emption, 156–158. Scope of census, 113, 114. Scribe, 134. Seats of law-courts, 121. Sifting of evidence, 131. Sluice-gate, 12. Sources of supply of elephants, 57, 58. Stables for elephants, 58. Stables for horses, 42–44. Stabling staff in the department of elephants, 59. Suits for debt, 178. Suit not dismissed for want of witnesses, 128. Superintendent for grazing grounds, 28. Superintendents for metals, 9, 10.

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Terms for tending cattle, 19, 20. Ten remedial instruments, 101. Training of elephants, 62–65. Training of horses, 46–49. Trial of judges, 135.

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the *basileia* is not a static entity, but a dynamic power, a *dynamis* (Mark 9:1), which is already at work in the world. It is the "reign" of God, the active exercise of His sovereignty, which has broken into history in the person and ministry of Jesus.

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This interpretation is supported by the fact that the *basileia* is often spoken of as something that can be "entered" (Mark 10:15, 23-25; Matt. 5:20; 7:21; 18:3; 23:13; John 3:5), "received" (Mark 10:15), or "inherited" (Matt. 25:34). These verbs imply that the *basileia* is a realm or a state of being into which one can pass, or a gift that can be accepted. It is not merely a future event, but a present reality that demands a response.

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Furthermore, the parables of the kingdom (e.g., the Sower, the Mustard Seed, the Leaven) emphasize the growth and the hidden, yet transformative, power of the *basileia*. It starts small and seemingly insignificant, but it possesses an inherent vitality that will inevitably lead to a great harvest. This suggests that the kingdom is not something that is imposed from without, but something that grows from within the world, transforming it from the inside out.

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In conclusion, the *basileia* of God is both present and future, both a gift and a task. It is the sovereign rule of God, which has been inaugurated in Jesus and which continues to work in the world through the power of the Spirit. It is a reality that demands our total allegiance and our active participation in its mission.