Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c11.s2.t1.73

c11.s2.t1.73

Reverting to his proper subject he warns governments against the dangers of over-taxation. Taxation must be adjusted to the resources of the people. The expenditure must not exceed the income.⁴ But these few maxims are followed again by maxims on custom, worldly success and prosperity.⁵ Somadeva's stores of political wisdom are now pretty nearly exhausted. When he returns to politics, he has only a little to say.