General Dharmas for all Followers - Verse 66
Shikshapatri · general_dharmas_for_all_followers · Verse 66
Sanskrit Original
अन्नवस्त्रादिभि सर्वे स्वकीया परिचारका सम्भावनीया यथायोग्यं यथाधनम्॥ ६७॥
This is for the benefit of both employer and employee. Those who possess the necessary skills, qualities and intellect to complete a specific task should be used for such purposes. Yagnavalkya explains, 'Those that understand Dharma should be used for tasks requiring such knowledge. A knowledgeable accountant should be sought for jobs pertaining to money matters. Scrupulous people should be utilised for scrupulous acts.' Vidura has also explained, 'There are three types of persons - Uttam (best), Madhyam (middle) and Adham (lowest). Such persons should be used to perform Uttam, Madhyam and Adham tasks.' Thus only a suitable candidate should be considered for a specific job as to act contrary will not only have and undesired affect but will also put a person into unnecessary difficulty.