Sutra 27

Devanagari script

राजमार्गे द्विगुणः ॥ कZ_०२.३६.२७ ॥

Transliteration

rājamārge dviguṇaḥ

Translation

On the king’s highway (main road), the penalty is doubled.

Word by Word

• राजमार्गे: on the king’s road / on the main public road
• Type: Noun
• Root: राजमार्ग
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; एकवचन; सप्तमी (अधिकरणे)

• द्विगुणः: double (in amount)
• Type: Adjective (used predicatively)
• Root: द्वि + गुण
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; एकवचन; प्रथमा (विधेय-विशेषणम्)

Entities Mentioned

• king’s highway
• state transport/public works

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FAQs

What is the policy logic of doubling penalties on the royal road?

Main roads are high-traffic, high-visibility, and strategically important; higher penalties protect mobility, commerce, and state prestige.

What modern concept does this resemble?

Enhanced penalties in protected/public-critical zones (e.g., school zones, highways, critical infrastructure corridors).