The total number of members of the full Council of Ministers (Amatyas) across all social categories…
In Chapter 85 of the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, Bhishma prescribes a full Council of Ministers (Amatyas) of 37 members drawn from different sections of society: 4…
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The total number of members of the full Council of Ministers (Amatyas) across all social categories determined in the Shanti Parva is :
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In Chapter 85 of the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, Bhishma prescribes a full Council of Ministers (Amatyas) of 37 members drawn from different sections of society: 4 learned Brahmanas, 8 strong Kshatriyas, 21 wealthy Vaishyas, 3 pure-character Shudras, and 1 Suta versed in the Puranas (from whom an inner group of 8 is consulted on confidential policy).
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