Manusmriti Chapter - 9 Verse 225

"The King should instantly banish from his town gamblers, actors, cruel men, men belonging to heretical sects, those who do improper work, and sellers of spirituous liquor."— Translation based on the Medhatithi commentary Context and Interpretation

The , also known as the Laws of Manu , is a central legal and social text of ancient Hinduism. Chapter 9, Verse 225 (Manusmriti 9.225) specifically addresses social order and the King's duty to maintain public morality by banishing individuals deemed harmful to the community . 1. Sanskrit Text and Transliteration The original metrical Sanskrit for this verse is:

) was to prevent these individuals from negatively influencing the broader population or "thieving" from the public through deceit. Centralization of Vice: Other texts, like the Arthaśāstra Yājñavalkya Smriti manusmriti chapter 9 verse 225

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The verse illustrates an ancient approach to social engineering and crime prevention, where proactive removal of potential troublemakers was favored over addressing the consequences of their actions. It underlines the importance placed on societal stability and conformity to the established legal and religious framework. If you're interested, I can also: "The King should instantly banish from his town

In the socio-political context of ancient India, Pāṣaṇḍas were those who actively rejected the authority of the Vedas or the established social order. Because the King’s political legitimacy relied directly on maintaining Dharma , aggressive anti-establishment cults were viewed as treasonous groups seeking to overthrow the constitutional foundation of the state. 5. Vikarmasthān (The Workers of Forbidden Deeds)

kitavān kuśīlavān krūrān pāṣaṇḍasthāṃśca mānavān | vikarmasthān śauṇḍikāṃśca kṣipraṃ nirvāsayet purāt || 225 || If you're interested, I can also: In the

Individuals who systematically practice professions forbidden to their demographic class or who execute illicit work designed to bypass community safety regulations.