The science of punishment compels all men to satisfy the duties of their respective orders. Properly administered, it compels people to perform virtuous acts.
दण्डनीतिः स्वधर्मेभ्यश्चातुर्वण्र्यं नियच्छति। प्रयुक्ता स्वामिना सम्यगधर्मेभ्यो नियच्छति॥