[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [The Purana Index](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951) › v3.c9.s1.308 # The Purana Index v3.c9.s1.308 The Purāṇa Index v3.c9.s1.308 - **Language:** English ### [v3.c9.s1.308](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.308) \*Rājan\*—ety dandadhārin, crimes escaping his notice are dealt with by Yama In Kali the king is mostly of the fourth caste and takes the profession of robbery rather than protection Earth loses its fertility The wealth and wives of others are coveted, Mlecchas are patronised Duties—salutation to cows and Brahmanas, sandhya worship and gifts to the deserving, not to deprive forcibly a Brahmana of his property,¹ renowned kings get the title of Rājarsi, generally of the family of Manu, Aila, Iksvāku² - [Previous: v3.c9.s1.307](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.307) - [Next: v3.c9.s1.309](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.309) - [Up: v3.c9.s1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.308](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.308) · Pramāṇa