Sutra 13

Devanagari script

अनभियोगश्चार्थेष्वागन्तूनामन्यत्र सभ्योपकारिभ्यः ॥ कZ_०२.१६.१३ ॥

Transliteration

anabhiyogaś cārtheṣv āgantūnām anyatra sabhyopakāribhyaḥ

Translation

Visiting traders (outsiders) should not be subjected to claims or harassment in commercial matters—except where they have caused harm to reputable citizens (or persons under civic protection).

Word by Word

• अनभियोगः: absence of accusation / no prosecution (should be made)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अभि-युज् (युज्)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-एकवचन; नञ्-पूर्वकः (अ- + अभियोग)

• च: and
• Type: Particle
• Root: च
• Form: समुच्चयार्थक-अव्यय

• अर्थेषु: in matters of property/wealth
• Type: Noun
• Root: अर्थ
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी-बहुवचन

• आगन्तूनाम्: of newcomers/outsiders
• Type: Noun
• Root: आ-गम् (गम्) → आगन्तु
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी-बहुवचन

• अन्यत्र: except / otherwise than
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अन्यत्र
• Form: अपवाद/विभागार्थक-अव्यय

• सभ्योपकारिभ्यः: to/for those who render service/benefit to the court-assessors (sabhyas)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सभ्य + उपकारिन्
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, चतुर्थी-बहुवचन; ‘सभ्य’ (सभासद्/न्यायसभासद्) + ‘उपकारिन्’ (हितकारी)

Entities Mentioned

• āgantu (visiting traders)
• sabhya (reputable citizens)
• state adjudication/claims process

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FAQs

What policy objective is served by ‘non-harassment’ of visiting traders?

It improves the kingdom’s reputation as a safe market, attracting trade volume and thus customs/revenue.

Why is there an exception involving sabhya?

To prevent outsiders from exploiting immunity to injure protected citizens; the state preserves trust by enforcing accountability where harm is done.