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Which principles are described in Mahabharata in respect to origin of a state ? |
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Answer» The following principles are described in Mahabharata in respect of origin of a state: 1. Divine Principle: According to this principle of Mahabharata, the gods themselves originated / created the state. The king is accepted to be eternal who wanders in this world in human form. 2. Social Agreement Principle: In respect of divine principle, there is a description of social agreement principle in Mahabharata, According to which, besides divine power, people’s power is also recognized in the origin of a state. 3. The principle of force in the origin of state: According to this principle, a state should have other traits of governance bounded in the quality of power. 4. The principle of Saptang: Mahabharata describes the nature of a state and lists its seven organs-king, minister, treasure, army, allies, fortress and the country of a state. Formation of a state is done with those organs. |
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