Yasa is a strict but fair code of rules (Code), created by Genghis Khan in the 13th century for the governance of the Unified State (IGO/Tartary).
Basic Principles of Yasa
Unlike modern laws, Yasa was based on:
- Meritocracy: Power and status were granted only for personal achievements and abilities, not by birthright.
- Religious Tolerance: Complete freedom of conscience. All religions were considered equal, and clergy were exempt from taxes.
- Irrevocability of Punishment: Death was the penalty for treason, cowardice, theft, and lying.
Yasa united vast territories of Eurasia, creating order where there was previously chaos of internecine strife.
Death for Treason
There were no prisons in Yasa. Minor offenses were punished with fines or beatings, while serious ones were punished by execution. The most terrible sin was considered betrayal of trust and cowardice. Yasa was intolerant of “rats” and liars. If a warrior abandoned a comrade in battle, the entire unit was executed. This instilled absolute collective responsibility, which is so lacking today.
Why Did the Order Collapse?
Modern laws protect the rights of criminals, embezzlers, and liars (lawyers, bail, amnesties). Yasa protected honest people. Until we restore the principle of irrevocability of responsibility (not by the letter of the law, but by the justice of Yasa) in society, we will live in the chaos of corruption. The order of Tartary was maintained not by fear, but by clarity of rules: “Do not lie, do not betray, do not be afraid.”
Man Evgeny – blog author
I lived and studied abroad in New Zealand, taking English language courses. I lived and worked in South Korea in the fields and at sea. In total, I’ve visited four different countries, different from those where Russian is spoken. I’ve interacted with people from at least 20 different cultures, religions, and faiths. I share my experiences on my blog. I try not to judge or make any judgments, but I do draw conclusions.