"Gamblers, dancers, cruel men, men belonging to heretical sects, men addicted to evil deeds, dealers in wine,—these the King shall instantly banish from his town."
The 225th verse sits within a section that describes "disguised thieves" ( pracchanna-taskara ). The subsequent verse, , explains the rationale for these banishments: these individuals constantly harass "well-behaved people" through their "evil deeds" while living within the protection of the King’s realm. manusmriti chapter 9 verse 225
Ancient law viewed professional gamblers as sources of dispute and financial ruin for families. "Gamblers, dancers, cruel men, men belonging to heretical
In the context of the strict social hierarchy of the time, certain wandering performers were often viewed with suspicion as potential instigators of public disorder. In the context of the strict social hierarchy
The verse lists specific categories of people that a righteous ruler is encouraged to exile to prevent the "contamination" of the well-behaved populace.
: This refers to those who openly reject the authority of the Vedas or follow "unorthodox" paths that were seen as undermining the religious and social fabric of the kingdom.