[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic)](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927) › c6.166 # Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c6.166 Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c6.166 - **Language:** English ### [c6.166](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c6.166) The king should maintain an equable temper. A mild king is disregarded; a fierce one is dreaded. Hence don't be merely mild nor merely fierce. Be both mild and fierce. With close attention the king should ascertain his foes and friends. It is to be remembered that the very existence - [Previous: c6.165](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c6.165) - [Next: c6.167.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c6.167.1) - [Up: c6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c6) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c6.166](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c6.166) · Pramāṇa