If the great, the military leaders and the leaders of the many descendants of the ruler who will be born in the future, should not adhere strictly to the Yasa, then the power of the state will be shattered and come to an end, no matter how they then seek Genghis Khan, they shall not find him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Genghis Khan warns that ignoring Yasa will doom a state, regardless of future rulers.
- In plain terms
- Disobeying Yasa will destroy a state.
- What can you take from it?
- Adhering to law is essential for state stability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do legal traditions matter?
- Can a state survive without strict law?
Another view
The claim is rooted in a specific historical context.
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