[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) › c7.59 # Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c7.59 Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c7.59 - **Language:** English ### [c7.59](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c7.59) In commencing an examination, the judge should ask a Brāhmaṇa to “speak” and a Kṣatriya to “speak the truth.” He should admonish a Vaiśya by mentioning his grain, gold and kine. He should exhort and threaten a Śūdra as follows :— - [Previous: c7.58](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c7.58) - [Next: c7.60](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c7.60) - [Up: c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c7.59](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c7.59) · Pramāṇa