Essay name: Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika (Study)
Author:
Artatrana Sarangi
Affiliation: Savitribai Phule Pune University / Department of Sanskrit and Prakrit Languages
This is a study in English of the Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika (written by Lolla Lakshmidhara) representing an encyclopedic manual for emperors. The Samrajyalaksmipithika encompasses about 3870 verses in addressing topics such as public festivals, governance, warfare (military strategy), and rituals associated with the Tantric worship for the deity Samrajya-Lakshmi.
Chapter 3 - General Ritual mentioned in Samrajya-lakshmi-pithika
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Archers, Wrestlers etc.
The expert archers who specialise in the
precepts and practices of Dhanurveda and can hit targets.
of various description like the fixed targets or those,
which are moving, by speedy discharge of arrows, the
wrestlers (boxers), who have won in many a bout, others,
who are strong and are rulers of villages under the
direct supervision of the king, are of calm and composed
nature
such and many other famous heroes and warriors
should be gathered and patronised (30-32).
Warrior-class :
who carry
A number of people from warrior class (ksatriya)
marks of arrows (while fighting in battle-
field) on their body, Who easily can solve insuperable
quarrels among heroes (durvarav墨rakalaha), who sport
with weapons with well-built physiques, are with a firm
and deep mind and with perceptible growth in age should
be protected (32-34).
Traders and sudras :
The Vaisvas (traders), who possess an intimate
knowledge of all commodities in this world and who live
