Ministers
Origin
Great intellect King Dasaratha had the following 8 Ministers
1Dhrushti,2Jayanthan,3Vijayan, 4Sidhartha, 5Arthasadhaka,6Ashoka,7Manthrapaal,8 Sumanthara . Just as much as Vasishta and Vamadeva were important he had similar Rikviks(Priest who perform Homa/Yaga) they were Minsters as well as counsellers. They were excellent thinkers/ solution providers. Full of tact and performed what was good for the country and dear to the King.They were famous,always motivated affairs of the state, pristine pure in thought,speech and Action. They are always faithful to the king and were well versed in the affairs of state craft ie Adminstraion, Justice, negotiation,strategise etc. They Feared to be unrighteous,Will not fall prey to those activities either mentally or physically; which are forbidden by the rules of Society(Sashtraas). They had immense wealth,Intellect and unstoppable courage and do what they commit,and are adored as persons with immense Patience and Charisma.
Ministers always spoke smilingly , will not utter a lie succumbing to Lust, Anger, Greed. Have been tested repatedly and have earned the Trust. They have the requisite network whereby they get information about their own state, neighbouring country of those which happened presently happenings that are yet to happen through Spies immediately. Give counsel after deep thoughts, detailed discussions at relevant appropriate opportune moments and their timing of the same bowls Enemy and the admirers alike.Will punish the guilty of the crime appropriately immaterial if they are their own children or Friend or relation.There thoughts always wander in increasing the Welath of the State and Defence forces/Armaments.They have the strategy to stop the enemy and always enthused to win over them. Will abide by the Rules of Justice. They protect the saints in their kingdom. Will not disturb those who do not commit any crime even if he is an enemy. The accused are suitably punished according to their merits of the crime and their ability to pay based on the wealth they posses and thus milk them to increase the State’s coffers. Eg Singapore’s Fine system. Minsiters are harmonious and focused in approach. And are suitably adorned always Mininters are of impeccable character and conduct. They never falter on Justice and ensure the interest of the Kingdom is kept up. Insead of focusing on the shortcoming of the Saintly counselors they focus on their Character. They are known all over as the Intellectuals, who know what is happening and ensure what is going to happen. They have the prowess in all aspects of statecraft of Sandhi Treaty or Peaceful coexistence,,vigraham(Stoic posture toget them around),yaanam(mutually friendly state to negotiate with enemy), Aashrayam,(Satellite state) Dwaithibhavam( friendly but at arm’s distance), Aasanam, with mutual respect,friendly neighbours,. These quailities they use with tools of Sama,Dhana,Bhedha,Dhandaand Chathura (Cleverly)according to the situation , time,and have the Sagacity to administer them effectively. They will never reveal the inner secrets of Governance.Will find different means and approaches and strategise to improve and consolidate the country.
When these Minsters are administering the State, the people are fearless and are devoted to Righteousness. With these extrodinary noble characteristics and sagacity of the Minsters King Dasratha ruled the country without any worry. He knew what was happening in his country through informers and won over the enemies. Instead of wasting his mind on unrigheous or unjust means ,Dasratha protects his countrymen as per Statecraft(Raja neethi) expected of him. He was known for boundryless charity and Abides by Truth always in all the 3 Worlds(Earth, Deva or Celestial &Pathala). By earning Good Noble friends he removed all obsatcles that were to happen to his people. There was no King like him or no better King than him at those times.
Surrounded by great expert strategists, Able adminsistrators,and intelligent Ministers Dasratha shone like 1000 Rays of Rising Sun , and protected his countrymen like Indra shields Devalokam(Celestial Kingdom). (Slokas 22)
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