Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c9.s1.60

c9.s1.60

Explaining Yâjñavalkya, Vijñâneśwara, one of the most influential of commentators about the 14th century, stresses the value of hereditary servants, those whose ancestors served under the government. The government should raise its income by honest means such as the regulation of trade routes, etc. Justice should never be influenced by motives of greed. Vijñâneśwara makes it explicit that the word king, as used in the lawgivers, means the whole government including local officers.² On the whole, Vijñâneśwara exercised a liberal influence on Hindu thought. Jimûtavâhana who was largely