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Book 5 Chapter III Paragraph 1

Wikisource / R. Shamasastry (1915) · Book 5 - The Conduct of Courtiers / Chapter III · Verse Paragraph 1

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IN accordance with the requirements of his forts and country parts, the king should fix under one-fourth of the total revenue the charges of maintaining his servants. He should look to the bodily comforts of his servants by providing such emoluments as can infuse in them the spirit of enthusiasm to work. He should not violate the course of righteousness and wealth.