Questions tagged [governance]
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Has any Hindu queen directly ruled without her husband?
Modern day feminist media in movies and TV shows, like the movie "Bahubali", portrays "strong and independent" female characters ruling countries as queens without their husband (the king) being alive ...
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Are all men created equal according to Hinduism? Is this predominant western belief in agreement with the Vedas?
Are all men created equal according to Hinduism? Is this predominant western belief based on the Vedas?
This belief is fundamental to most modern Western countries, and it is the second sentence of ...
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Does Hinduism permit kings to act tyrannical?
Does Hinduism permit kings to act tyrannical? As in allowing kings to exploit the people, loot them, kill, take women, etc?
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What are the occupations of brothers of a king?
In general, the elder son of a king will become the next king, if eligible.
In which occupations the brothers of the next king (elder brother) will settle? Does it depends on individual or will there ...
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Divide & Conquer in scriptures?
In Mahabharata, when Duryodhan is captured by Gandharvas in forest, Yudhishtir tells Bhim to go save him. Bhim refuses. Yudhishtir then advises Bhim that if there is an internal family feud, it is 100 ...
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Can Sanyasis be rulers according to scriptures?
These days, many Sanyasis have entered politics. The most notable example would be perhaps Yogi Adityanath, the chief-minister of the largest state in India, Uttar-Pradesh. However, many spiritual ...
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Was there a process of impeachment if a king was found to be in violation of dharma?
If a king was found to be in violation of dharma repeatedly and did not want to step down voluntarily, what were the options for the prajā?
Did they demand the king be ousted? Was there an "...
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Can dharma śāstras be suspended during emergencies?
Can a Hindu king or ruler suspend the dharma śāstras and other law books at difficult times e.g., during famine, floods, internal conflicts or when the state is actively engaged in a war?
If yes, can ...