Manusmriti Chapter 9 Verse 225 __exclusive__

kitavān kuśīlavān krūrān pāṣaṇḍasthāṃśca mānavān | vikarmasthān śauṇḍikāṃśca kṣipraṃ nirvāsayet purāt || 225 ||

किं तवान् कुशीलवान् क्रूरान् पाषण्डस्थांश्च मानवान् । manusmriti chapter 9 verse 225

(Manu 9.225) is a foundational verse within the Dharma Shastras that outlines the King's duty to maintain public order by purging society of specific "undesirables". Found in the section of the Laws of Manu dedicated to civil and criminal administration, this verse focuses on the immediate banishment of individuals whose presence is considered a corrupting influence on the town or kingdom. Sanskrit Text and Translation The verse in its original Sanskrit is: Wisdomlib Verse 225 reinforces the idea that virtue outweighs pedigree

– This verse is often compared with Manu 9.88–9.90, which discuss exceptions for choosing a groom based on character even if the family background is less known. Verse 225 reinforces the idea that virtue outweighs pedigree. manusmriti chapter 9 verse 225