The eight points of the compass beginning from the east and going round are known as those of the king (east), the first prince (south-east), the commander of armies (south), the messenger (south-west), the headman (west), a spy (north-west), a Brāhmaṇa (north), and an elephant driver (north-east). Again, the four points of the compass are known as those of the Kṣatriyas (east), the Vaiśyas (south), the Śūdras (west) and the Brāhmaṇas (north).