There is nothing which deserves greater respect from kings than Punishment by which the ways of Righteousness are marked out. Brahman himself, for the protection of the world and for establishing the duties of different orders, sent down Punishment.
राज्ञां पूज्यतमो नान्यो यथा धर्मः प्रदर्शितः। ब्रह्मणा लोकरक्षार्थं स्वधर्मस्थापनाय च॥