Adhyakshaprachara Adhyaya 16 Sutra 13 - Arthashastra | Sanskrit | Vedapath

Sutra 13

Devanagari script

अनभियोगश्चार्थेष्वागन्तूनामन्यत्र सभ्योपकारिभ्यः ॥ कZ_०२.१६.१३ ॥

Transliteration

anabhiyogaś cārtheṣv āgantūnām anyatra sabhyopakāribhyaḥ

Translation

अर्थविषयेषु आगन्तूनाम् अनभियोगश्च—अन्यत्र सभ्योपकारिभ्यः (सभ्येषु उपकारिणः प्रति अपकारकृत्ये सति) ।

Word by Word

अनभियोगःabsence of accusation / no prosecution (should be made)

चand

अर्थेषुin matters of property/wealth

आगन्तूनाम्of newcomers/outsiders

अन्यत्रexcept / otherwise than

सभ्योपकारिभ्यःto/for those who render service/benefit to the court-assessors (sabhyas)

Entities Mentioned

āgantu (visiting traders)

sabhya (reputable citizens)

state adjudication/claims process

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.