Administrative System of the Marathas c8.s4.8

c8.s4.8

The Pandit Rao should have jurisdiction over all religious questions. He should punish (all offences) after judging what is right and what is wrong. He should put his sign of approval on all papers relating to custom, conduct and penance. He should receive good scholars of reputation He should perform, when occasion arises, charity and shanti (performances to appease offended deities) and celebrate other religious performances.³⁸