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The Journal of the Royal Institute of Thailand Õª√‘ À“π‘ ¬∏√√¡-√— ∞∏√√¡πŸ ≠¢Õß·§«â π«— ™™’ : ¡Õß«— ™™’ ·≈â «¡Õ߉∑¬ Vol. 32 No. 3 Jul.-Sep. 2007 532 Abstract Aparihaniyadharma-The Constitution of The State of Vajjı : A Look at Vajjı, A Look at Thailand Banjob Bannaruji Associate Fellow of the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences, The Royal Institute, Thailand The Aparihaniyadharma-Dharma leading never to decline but only to prosperity is the title of a group of government principles so performed and handed over by generations of Vajjians that these had been integrated into a way of Vajjian life and had kept the State of Vajjı prosperous and strong. Consequently, these were then re-entitled the Vajjıdharma -- the Dharma of the State of Vajjı, which is here and now called the Constitution of The State of Vajjı. The Aparihaniyadharma was described by the Buddha in the Dhıghanikaya and was divided into seven numbers : (1) to hold regular and frequent meetings, (2) to meet together in harmony, disperse in harmony, and do their business and duties in harmony (3) to introduce no revolutionary ordinance, or break up no established ordinance, but abide by the original or fundamental Vajjian norm and principles (4) to honour and respect the elders among the Vajjians and deem them worthy of listening to, (5) the women and girls of the families are to dwell without being forced or abducted, (6) to honour and worship the Vajjian shrines, monuments and objects of worship, both central and provincial, and not neclect those righteous ceremonies held before for them, (7) to provide the rightful protection, shelter and support for the Arahants and wish that the Arahants who have not come may enter the realm and those who have entered may dwell pleasantly therein. Key words : Aparihaniyadharma, Vajjı