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by Mahindadasa Ratnapala

The king or the ruler should always be righteous was the main theme of the Buddha. The kings were expected to follow the four types of hospitality (Satara Sangraha Vastu) namely charity or the giving of alms, pleasant speech (Priya Vachana), benevolent conduct or helpfulness towards the people (arthacharya) and equality (Samanathmatha).
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