Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c6.61

c6.61

Unrighteousness disappears, diseases vanish, none is left in widowhood or misery. Nature itself is affected. The earth yields crops without tillage; herbs and plants grow in luxuriance; barks, leaves, fruits and roots—all become vigorous and abundant.¹ When order is enforced to the extent of three-fourths of perfect efficiency, there comes the Tretâ Age, while half the efficiency produces the Dwâpara. When, however, the king practically renounces his duty and indulges in oppression, the Dark Age sets in. Brâhmaṇas live by serving others and Śûdras usurp the garb of mendicancy. Castes are intermixed.² Now, "it is the eternal duty of kings to prevent a confusion of duties in respect of the different orders."³