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Good Governance (शासनधर्मः) (view source)
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# I hope there is supply of water to the residents of Ayodhya in plenty.
# I hope there is supply of water to the residents of Ayodhya in plenty.
From the aforesaid questions it may be seen that greatest priority was given to doctrine of trivarga. Other questions indicate what are the functions of good Government.
From the aforesaid questions it may be seen that greatest priority was given to doctrine of trivarga. Other questions indicate what are the functions of good Government.
The importance of the observance of Dharma, considered essential for the purpose of exercising political power, is contained in the advice given by Rama to Bharata at Chitrakut while sending him back, to rule the country.
Substance of this has been brought out in the celebrated work “Sitayana” by Dr. K.R. Srinivasa Iyengar in his inimitable language. The excerpts are:
“Bharata, commandments of Dharma like nature's laws, admit of no meddling ......... When Dharma’s imperatives determine legitimacy, and say, this is right and thus must you act; it’s wrong to look round for escape routes;
All power, Bharata, is like poison; We need the sovereign Grace of the Lord, both to exercise power and be immune from its deadly poison; in our total submission to Dharma, there’s the sure promise of Grace; but those that rely on power alone must perish by its poison.” [p-166-167].
The above advice by Rama is of eternal value for all those who exercise political power under any system of government. The meaning is, just as those who handle electric power wear a rubber hand gloves for safety, those who exercise political power must wear the hand gloves of Dharma. The consequence of the exercise of political power disregarding Dharma would be disastrous.<ref name=":0">M.Rama Jois (2004), Trivarga, Mumbai: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.</ref>
Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 100 - Rama gives instruction to Bharata as regards the duties of a Raja and the polity under an ideal monarchy.
Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 100 - Rama gives instruction to Bharata as regards the duties of a Raja and the polity under an ideal monarchy.
# Should always be vigilant and industrious.
# Should always be vigilant and industrious.
# Must be alert about the activities of enemies.
# Must be alert about the activities of enemies.
# Desert or extern wicked people and those indulging in heinous crimes.<ref>M.Rama Jois (2004), Trivarga, Mumbai: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.</ref>
# Desert or extern wicked people and those indulging in heinous crimes.
Perturbed by seeing people who were violating Dharma, Artha and Kama namely Trivarga though it was the best rule for peace and happiness and were causing miseries to themselves and others, Vyasa, expressed his dismay in the following words :-<ref name=":0" />
त्रिवर्गो हि समासक्तो राजधर्मेषु कौरव। मोक्षधर्मश्च विस्पष्टः सकलोऽत्र समाहितः।।12.55.4 (12.56.4)
त्रिवर्गो हि समासक्तो राजधर्मेषु कौरव। मोक्षधर्मश्च विस्पष्टः सकलोऽत्र समाहितः।।12.55.4 (12.56.4)