Individuals with a history of violence or those who take pleasure in causing harm to others.
The verse provides a directive to the King regarding individuals who are considered a threat to social stability and public morality. According to the translation by , the verse reads: manusmriti chapter 9 verse 225
Those who profit from the sale of intoxicants were frequently targeted in ancient texts as contributors to moral decay. Historical and Social Context Individuals with a history of violence or those
: This refers to those who openly reject the authority of the Vedas or follow "unorthodox" paths that were seen as undermining the religious and social fabric of the kingdom. Historical and Social Context : This refers to
"Gamblers, dancers, cruel men, men belonging to heretical sects, men addicted to evil deeds, dealers in wine,—these the King shall instantly banish from his town."
The verse lists specific categories of people that a righteous ruler is encouraged to exile to prevent the "contamination" of the well-behaved populace.