Sutra 17

Devanagari script

तन्त्रयुक्तयः इति तन्त्रयुक्तिः पञ्चदशमधिकरणम् ॥ कZ_०१.१.१७ ॥

Transliteration

tantrayuktayaḥ iti tantrayuktiḥ pañcadaśam adhikaraṇam

Translation

“ตันตระยุกติ (เครื่องมือเชิงระเบียบวิธี)”—นี่คือหมวดตันตระยุกติ หัวข้อ (อธิกรณะ) ที่สิบห้า.

Word by Word

तन्त्रयुक्तयःthe (expository) devices/methods of a treatise

इतिthus; so (marking the end/quotation)

तन्त्रयुक्तिः(the topic/section called) ‘Tantrayukti’

पञ्चदशम्fifteenth

अधिकरणम्section; topic-chapter

FAQs

What is the strategic objective (Artha) of this verse?

To formally introduce the methodological toolkit for organizing and interpreting the treatise, so governance rules can be applied consistently, reducing ambiguity in administration and policy.

How does this apply to modern governance?

It parallels modern standards for policy drafting and statutory interpretation: clear definitions, structured headings, and consistent reasoning tools that improve administrative coherence, accountability, and implementation quality.

What is the specific duty of the ruler/official mentioned?

No specific ruler or office is named here; the implied duty is institutional—ensuring that state guidance is formulated and read using disciplined interpretive methods so decisions remain consistent with the state’s objectives (security and welfare).