Spiritual Authority And Temporal Power In The Indian Theory Of Government : Literary Licensing, LLC : 9781258039813 : 1258039818 : 12 Jun 2011 : ""Spiritual Authority and Temporal Power in the Indian Theory of Government"" is a book written by Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy that explores the traditional Indian concept of governance. The book delves into the idea that the authority to rule comes from both spiritual and temporal sources, and that these two sources are intertwined in the Indian understanding of government. Coomaraswamy examines the role of the king or ruler in Indian society, as well as the duties and responsibilities of the people towards their ruler. The book also discusses the importance of dharma, or moral duty, in Indian political philosophy. Overall, ""Spiritual Authority and Temporal Power in the Indian Theory of Government"" provides a unique perspective on the traditional Indian approach to governance and offers insights into the cultural and philosophical foundatio