Sampathkumar
Only a king who has mastered his own mind, vital energy (prana), and body is capable of effectively bringing the citizens of his realm under disciplined control.88: 337: 205 - 8:338:206( Notes)In Manu Dharma, the punishment varies according to one’s level of education. The severity of the punishment increases manifold based on one’s social standing and educational attainment.8:336:204 If the king himself commits an offense, the punishment imposed upon him must be a thousand times greater than the fine levied on an ordinary citizen; for instance, if the fine for a commoner is one Karsha, the king must be fined one thousand Karshas. The Dharma Shastra dictates that if the penalty is one rupee for a commoner, it is one thousand rupees for the king.9:7:5 Only a woman who has been protected-through every possible effort-from improper associations can ensure the proper birth and upbringing of progeny and the preservation of family traditions. A wife whose honor is safeguarded becomes the foundation for both happiness and a righteous life12:125:72 Thus, whoever perceives the Supreme Soul (Paramatma) within oneself and within all other living beings attains the state of Brahman(the ultimate spiritual realization)..
