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The Arthashastra

In Our Time: Philosophy

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The Arthar Shastra and Arta

The text says, one of the greatest dangers to a king is his own lust, desire ar and propensity towards corruption. It gives an image of a king who is always being threatened by his advisers or enemies. The word gama has that sense ofa both sensual and sexual pleasure. And so there's a sense that, you know, the king can never rest.

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