The Rig Veda consists of 1,028 hymns grouped into 10 books called Maṇḍalas. Its verses express praise, philosophical inquiry, and deep yearning for prosperity, protection, and truth. Over this series, we will explore the Rig Veda hymn by hymn, beginning with the very first one.

The Rig Veda consists of 1,028 hymns grouped into 10 books called Maṇḍalas. Its verses express praise, philosophical inquiry, and deep yearning for prosperity, protection, and truth. Over this series, we will explore the Rig Veda hymn by hymn, beginning with the very first one.

Chapters 16 through 20 of Arthashastra turn from the definition of rights to their enforcement. What happens when a debt is not paid? What remedy does a depositor have when the depositary refuses to return his property? How is a pledge to be sold when the borrower defaults, and what happens to the surplus?