Manu Smriti - Hindu Online

8.171. In consequence of his taking what ought not to be taken, or of his refusing what ought to be received, a
king will be accused of weakness and perish in this (world) and after death.
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8.172. By taking his due, by preventing the confusion of the castes (varna), and by protecting the weak, the
power of the king grows, and he prospers in this (world) and after death.
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8.173. Let the prince, therefore, like Yama, not heeding his own likings and dislikings, behave exactly like
Yama, suppressing his anger and controlling himself.
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8.174. But that evil-minded king who in his folly decides causes unjustly, his enemies soon subjugate.
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8.175. If, subduing love and hatred, he decides the causes according to the law, (the hearts of) his subjects turn
towards him as the rivers (run) towards the ocean.
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8.176. (The debtor) who complains to the king that his creditor recovers (the debt) independently (of the court),
shall be compelled by the king to pay (as a fine) one quarter (of the sum) and to his (creditor) the money (due).
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8.177. Even by (personal) labour shall the debtor make good (what he owes) to his creditor, if he be of the same
caste or of a lower one; but a (debtor) of a higher caste shall pay it gradually (when he earns something).
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8.178. According to these rules let the king equitably decide between men, who dispute with each other the
matters, which are proved by witnesses and (other) evidence.
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8.179. A sensible man should make a deposit (only) with a person of (good) family, of good conduct, well
acquainted with the law, veracious, having many relatives, wealthy, and honourable (arya).
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8.180. In whatever manner a person shall deposit anything in the hands of another, in the same manner ought
the same thing to be received back (by the owner); as the delivery (was, so must be) the re-delivery.
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