[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) › c6.8 # Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c6.8 Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c6.8 - **Language:** English ### [c6.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c6.8) In its origin, the science of government is older than the state itself. The world began with a Golden Age of perfection when no government was needed. Then came a period of sin and darkness. The gods were distressed and supplicated Viṣṇu to rescue the world. - [Previous: c6.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c6.7) - [Next: c6.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c6.9) - [Up: c6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c6) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c6.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c6.8) · Pramāṇa