Sutra 15

Devanagari script

अग्निप्रतीकारं च ग्रीष्मे ॥ कZ_०२.३६.१५ ॥

Transliteration

agnipratīkāraṃ ca grīṣme

Translation

In summer, fire-prevention and fire-response measures shall be instituted.

Word by Word

• अग्नि-प्रतीकारम्: fire-protection / measures to counter fire
• Type: Noun
• Root: अग्नि; प्रति√कृ
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, एकवचन, द्वितीया (कर्मपद); समासः—अग्नेः प्रतीकारम् (अग्नि-निवारण/प्रतिरोध-उपायः)

• च: and; also
• Type: Particle
• Root: च
• Form: समुच्चयार्थक-अव्ययम् (and/also)

• ग्रीष्मे: in summer; during the hot season
• Type: Noun
• Root: ग्रीष्म
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, एकवचन, सप्तमी (अधिकरणे)

Entities Mentioned

• state/municipality
• urban residents

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FAQs

Why does Kauṭilya specify summer for fire measures?

Because heat and dryness raise ignition risk; the state should adopt seasonal, risk-based regulation rather than uniform rules year-round.