Chandragupta Maurya and His Times c7.67

c7.67

Kauṭilya speaks of the king's journeys to witness festive processions (*yātrā*), popular gatherings (*samāja*), seasonal celebrations (*utsava* 'such as Vasantotsava') and picnic parties at parks (*pravahaṇaṁ udyāna-bhojanādi*), provided they are policed by companies of soldiers (*daśavargika*) [*Ib.*].