Manusmriti Chapter 9 Verse 225 -

or cleansing the city), the King ensured that honest citizens could live without being defrauded by gamblers or harassed by the "cruel." Interestingly, other legal texts like the Arthaśāstra

The overarching goal of Verse 225 is (governance) and Kantaka-shodhana (removal of thorns). The text argues that these individuals act as "hidden thieves" who do not contribute to the spiritual or material stability of the kingdom but instead actively undermine it. By banishing them, the king ensures that the "righteous" citizens are not corrupted or harassed. Modern Perspective manusmriti chapter 9 verse 225

Focuses on the respect due to parents and preceptors, stating they should never be treated with disrespect, even if one is distressed. or cleansing the city), the King ensured that

– Before arranging a daughter’s marriage, the father should himself be learned ( śrotriya ) and virtuous. He sets an example. Modern Perspective Focuses on the respect due to