Kautilya's Political Theory: Yogakshema, the Concept of Welfare StatePresentation of the thesis that the concept of welfare state originated in India; study with special reference to Arthaśāstra, treatise on state and society, by Kautạlya. |
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... grains , seeds and fertilizers were distributed free by the state to the needy people and , at the same time , the rich were heavily taxed . Food , shelter and shifting the people to safer areas by boats were provided by the state in ...
... grains , seeds and fertilizers were distributed free by the state to the needy people and , at the same time , the rich were heavily taxed . Food , shelter and shifting the people to safer areas by boats were provided by the state in ...
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... grains and cattle , the two most essential items of agricultural property . Unrestricted import of these articles by private traders could ruin native agriculture and cattle market . This restriction served the same purpose as the ...
... grains and cattle , the two most essential items of agricultural property . Unrestricted import of these articles by private traders could ruin native agriculture and cattle market . This restriction served the same purpose as the ...
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... . ( He should say , ) ' People , over- whelmed by the law of the fishes , made Manu , the son of Vivasvat , their king . And they assigned one - sixth of the grains , one - tenth of the commodities and money Appendix 133.
... . ( He should say , ) ' People , over- whelmed by the law of the fishes , made Manu , the son of Vivasvat , their king . And they assigned one - sixth of the grains , one - tenth of the commodities and money Appendix 133.
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The Concept of State | 1 |
Yogakshema | 11 |
Political Dimension | 22 |
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According According to Kautilya activities administration agriculture allowed Ancient India Arthashastra aspects authority basic become believed Brahmanas bring citizens common concept concept of welfare concerned considered Delhi departments depends Dharma duty economic emphasised employer ensure fixed freedom functions given happiness higher houses human Ibid idea ideal important individual industries interest justice Kautilya king king's labour land lead limited living Machiavelli maintain manufacture marriage material means measures mentioned ministers modern welfare moral natural needs organisation paid person philosophy political principles production profit promotion prosperity protect punished rates reference regard regulated responsibility role rules share slave social society subjects term theory thought trade University various village wages wealth welfare well-being women Yogakshema