If the king is virtuous, then the subjects are also virtuous. If the king is sinful, then the subjects also become sinful. If he is mediocre, then the subjects are mediocre. The subjects follow the example of the king. In short, as is the king so are the subjects.
rājñi dharmiṇi dharmiṣṭhāḥ pāpe pāpāḥ same samāḥ | rājānamanuvartante yathā rājā tathā prajāḥ ||
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