Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c13.s1.71

c13.s1.71

To Vijayanagara statesmen wild forest tribes constituted a practical problem and engaged the close attention of Kṛṣṇadeva. They were always refractory. Kṛṣṇadeva would like their government to be entrusted to "heroes who have fallen from great positions. It would not affect the king much whoever succeeds in the struggle between them." But a real effort should be made to bring them under control. Their fears should be set at rest. Owing to their backwardness, insignificant causes may suffice to turn them into bitter enemies or close friends. Truthfulness can bring them under control. By kind words and charity they may be utilised in the invasion of foreign territory and plundering of foreign fortresses.² It is useless to mind the little faults of forest chiefs.