The Positive Background of Hindu Sociology c11.s4.7

c11.s4.7

According to Breloer the concentration of preventive measures or precautionary provisions as suggested in the *Arthaśāstra* in the hands of the state is economically simple, sound and effective. Along with this comes into operation the "welfare principle" and the state undertakes the direction or management of the economy.²² This economic direction or guidance (*Wirtschaftsführung*) is, however, radically different from communalization, says he.