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Line 119: − − ==Introduction == − <blockquote>"'''''Dharma is that which upholds, nourishes or supports the stability of the society, maintains the social order and secures the general well-being and progress of man-kind'''''</blockquote><blockquote>(Supreme court of India)"</blockquote>The '''smritis''' laid down a code of conduct which should be scrupulously observed by the kings and applied to every kind of political ruler and officers exercising governmental powers. Its directives were invariably followed both in letter and spirit by the royal families. − − <blockquote>" − iztklq[ks lq[ka jkK% iztkuka p fgrs fgre~A<br>ukRefiz;a fgra jkK% iztkuka rq fiz;a fgre~A<br>KAUT: 9-39<br>In the happiness of his subjects lies the king's happiness: in their welfare,<br>his welfare, whatever pleases himself the king shall not consider as good,<br> − but whatever pleases his subjects, the king shall consider as good."</blockquote>The code of Conduct for Kings as mentioned in the Shastras are as follows
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This firm commitment to Raja Dharma and the refusal to secure or accept power by Bharata is all the more relevant now and serves as an example even to present day rulers to remain true to their Dharma.
This firm commitment to Raja Dharma and the refusal to secure or accept power by Bharata is all the more relevant now and serves as an example even to present day rulers to remain true to their Dharma.
== THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR RULERS ==
== THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR RULERS ==