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| 97.96 Elements of Sovereignty | | 97.96 Elements of Sovereignty |
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− | '''Adhikaranam 7 Shaadgunyam''' '''The Six Fold Policy''' | + | '''Adhikaranam VII 'Shaadgunyam'''' |
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| Book V is a treatise on 'The Conduct of Courtiers'. | | Book V is a treatise on 'The Conduct of Courtiers'. |
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− | The book mentions punishment for courtiers moving against the state or the king. Confidants are liable to be punished (दण्डकर्मिकम् ) if found resorting to three means : secrecy, openness, and treachery. Courtiers are expected to maintain traditional rules, help the king to retain absolute sovereignty and control over his kingdom by subjugating vassals and allow sustainability of his rule. Courtiers are expected to keep employees well motivated with gifts to earn their confidence. It specifies the proper behaviour and (अनुजीविवृत्तं ) conduct of courtiers, their conduct towards a dependent, and concerns replenishment of the treasury (कोशाभिसंहरणम् ) and salaries of state employees. | + | The book mentions punishment for courtiers moving against the state or the king. Confidants are liable to be punished (दण्डकर्मिकम् ) if found resorting to three means : secrecy, openness, and treachery. Courtiers are expected to maintain traditional rules, help the king to retain absolute sovereignty and control over his kingdom by subjugating vassals and allow sustainability of his rule. Courtiers are expected to keep employees well motivated with gifts to earn their confidence. It specifies the proper behaviour and (अनुजीविवृत्तं ) conduct of courtiers, their conduct towards a dependent, and concerns replenishment of the treasury (कोशाभिसंहरणम् ) and salaries of state employees. This forms the fifth book concerning with the conduct of courtiers. |
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| + | '''Adhikaranam VI <nowiki>''</nowiki>Mandalayonihi"''' |
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| + | Book VI Sovereignty of States and its sources. It deals with excellence of the constituent elements concerning peace and (प्रकृतिसम्पदः) prosperity of the people in all respects, by engaging in fruitful actions towards its attainment. |
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| + | '''Chapter''' '''97''' |
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| == Arthashastra and Contemporary Management Theories == | | == Arthashastra and Contemporary Management Theories == |