A simplistic and superficial view of Indian culture and civilisation is that it is spiritual rather than realist. An excessive dose of religiosity and disregard of material interests are talked of as the characteristic features of the Indian mind in which spiritual perspective is seen as incompatible with aggressive defence of basic values of individual and social life. These interpretations of Indian temperament are not at all borne out by facts of Indian history. It seems that adequate attention has not been given to the study of the Vedas, Mahabharata, Ramayana, Dharmasastras, Arthasatsra, Niti-Shastras, and other treatises on warfare, law enforcement and diplomacy. In Indian tradition use of dandaniti, is considered an obligation to check the criminal, protect the helpless, and restore social order. Such a use of force is considered constructive as it strengthens orderly conduct by restraining disorderly behaviour. It works for the ultimate good of both the individual and the society. Law enforcement action against wilful internal and external threats is necessary for the protection of political, economic, and cultural system of a society against forces of disruption and anarchy, and for proactive promotion of common good.