Shudras in Ancient India: A Social History of the Lower Order down to circa A.D. 600 c13.255

c13.255

Generally the śūdras continued to perform minor administrative tasks. Kāmandaka repeats the view of Kauṭilya that domestic servants should act as spies in reporting the activities of high state officials.² Nārada provides that the caṇḍālas, executioners (*vādhakas*) and similar persons should be employed in tracking down thieves inside the village, and that those living outside the village should search for them outside.³