तूष्णीं त्वेनमुपासीत काले समभिपूजयेत्
He should serve him in silence, and at the proper time, show him due respect.
असूयन्ति हि राजानो जनाननृतवादिनः। तथैव चावमन्यन्ते मन्त्रिणं वादिनं मृषा
For kings become hostile toward those who speak falsely, and likewise, they disregard a counselor who speaks untruth.
विदिते चास्य कुर्वीत कार्याणि सुलघून्यपि। एवं विचरतो राज्ञि न क्षतिर्जायते क्वचित्
When he knows the king's wishes, he should perform even the smallest tasks; thus, moving about in the king's presence, he will never suffer harm.
पाण्डवाग्निरयं लोके सर्वशस्त्रमयो महान । भर्ता गोप्ता च भूतानां राजा पुरुषविग्रहः
This Pandava is like fire in the world, composed of all weapons, great; he is the lord and protector of beings, a king in human form.
सर्वात्मना वर्तमानं यथा दोषो न संस्पृशेत् । राजानमुपतिष्ठन्तं तस्य वृत्तं निबोधत
Acting with complete self-control so that no fault touches him, he attends upon the king; listen to his conduct.
क्षत्रियं चैव सर्पं च ब्राह्मणं च बहुश्रुतम् । नावमन्येत मेधावी कृशानपि कदाचन
A wise man should never despise a Kshatriya, a serpent, or a Brahmin learned in the Vedas, even if they are weak.
एतत्रयं च पुरुषं निर्दहेदवमानितम्। राजा तस्माद्बुधैर्नित्यं पूजनीयः प्रयत्नतः
These three, if disrespected, can destroy a person; therefore, the king should always be honored diligently by the wise.
नातिवर्तेत मर्यादां पुरुषो राजसंमतः। व्यवहारं पुनर्लोके मर्यादां पण्डिता विदुः
A man approved by the king should not transgress the established boundaries; in society, the learned know these boundaries as proper conduct.
न हि पुत्रं न नप्तारं न भ्रातरमरिन्दम। समतिक्रान्तमर्यादं पूजयन्ति पराधिपाः
For, O subduer of foes, overlords do not honor a son, a grandson, or a brother who has overstepped the limits.
गच्छन्नपि परां भूतिं भूमिपालनियोजितः। जात्यन्ध इव मन्येत मर्यादामनुचिन्तयन्
Even when attaining great prosperity under the king's command, one should think of the boundaries like a man blind by birth.
धृष्टो द्वारं सदा पश्यन्न च राजसु विश्वसेत् । तदेवासनमन्विच्छेद्यत्र नाभिलषेत्परः
One should always watch the door boldly, but never trust the kings; he should seek a seat where no other desires it.
यत्रोपविष्टः संकल्पं नोपहन्याद्बलीयसः । तदासनं राजकुले ईप्सेत पुरुषो वसन्
Where, upon sitting, he does not thwart the intention of someone more powerful, that seat in the royal court should a man living there desire.
यथैनं यत्र चासीनं शङ्कयेद्दुष्टचरिणम् । न तत्रोपविशेज्जातु यो राजवसतिं वसेत्
Wherever and in whatever place he suspects someone of evil conduct, he who dwells in the king's residence should never sit there.
स्वभूमौ काममासीत तिष्ठेद्वा राजसन्निधौ। न त्वेवासनमन्यस्य प्रार्थयेत कदाचन
He may sit as he wishes on his own ground, or stand in the king's presence; but he should never desire another's seat.
परासनगतं ह्येनं परस्य परिचारकाः । परिषद्यपकर्षेयुः परिहास्येत शत्रुभिः
If he sits on another's seat, the attendants of that person may remove him from the assembly, and he will be ridiculed by his enemies.
नित्यं विप्रतिषिद्धं तत्पुरस्तादासनं मतम् । अर्थार्थं हि यदा भृत्यो राजानमुपतिष्ठते
That seat in front is always considered forbidden; for when a servant approaches the king for some purpose, that is the rule.
दक्षिणं वाऽथ वामं वा भागमाश्रित्य पण्डितः। तिष्ठेद्विनीतवद्राजन्न पुरस्तान्न पृष्ठतः। राक्षिणामात्तशस्त्राणां पश्चात्स्थानं विधीयते
A learned man should stand to the right or left side, behaving with humility, O King, not in front nor behind; standing behind is prescribed only for guards bearing weapons.
मातृगोत्रे स्वगोत्रे वा नाम्ना शीलेन वा पुनः । संग्रहार्थं मनुष्याणां नित्यमाभाषिता भवेत्
One should always be addressed among people by their mother's lineage, their own lineage, their name, or their character, for the sake of recognition.
पूज्यमानोपि यो राज्ञा नरो न प्रतिपूजयेत्। नैनमाराधयेज्जातु शास्ता शिष्यानिवालसान्
If a man, though honored by the king, does not return that honor, he should never be favored, just as a teacher does not favor lazy students.
नास्य युग्यं न पर्यङ्कं नासनं न रथं तथा। आरोहेत्संमतोऽस्मीति यो राजवसतिं वसेत्
He who dwells in the king's residence should not mount the king's yoke, couch, seat, or chariot, thinking himself accepted.
यो वै गृहेभ्यः प्रवसन्क्रियमाणमनुस्मरन् । उत्थाने नित्यसंकल्पो निस्तन्द्रीः संघतात्मवान्
He who, living away from his own home, remembers his duties, is ever resolute in rising, tireless, and devoted to the group, is fit to dwell in the king's residence.
परीतः क्षुत्पिपासाभ्यां विहाय परिदेवनम् । दुःखेन सुखमन्विच्छेद्यो राजवसतिं वसेत्
Casting aside complaints about hunger and thirst, one should seek happiness even in hardship, and thus dwell in the king's residence.
करिष्याम्यहमित्येव यः स राजसु सिध्यति
He who says, 'I will do it,' is the one who succeeds among kings.
उष्णे वा यदि वा शीते रात्रौ वा यदि वा दिवा । आदिष्टो न विकल्पेत यः स राजसु सिद्ध्यति
Whether in heat or cold, by night or by day, he who, when ordered, does not hesitate, is the one who succeeds among kings.
नैव प्राप्तोऽवमन्येत सदाऽमात्यो विशारदः । मानं प्राप्तो न हृष्येत न व्यथेच्च विमानितः । ऋदुर्मृदुः सत्यवादो यः स राजसु सिद्ध्यति
A wise minister should never despise what he has not received, nor rejoice in what he has gained, nor be disturbed when slighted; gentle, firm, and truthful, he succeeds among kings.
नैव लाभाद्धर्षमियान्न व्यथेच्च विमानितः। समः पूर्णतुलेव स्याद्यो राजवसतिं वसेत्
He should not become arrogant from gain, nor be disturbed when insulted; like a balanced scale, he who dwells in the king's residence should remain even-minded.
अल्पेच्छो धृतिमान्राजञ्छायेवानुगतः सदा। दक्षः प्रदक्षिणो धीरः स राजवसतिं वसेत्
He who is content with little, steadfast, always following like a shadow, skillful, attentive, and composed, is fit to dwell in the king's residence.
इतिहासपुराणज्ञः कुशलः सत्कथासु च। वदान्यः सत्यवाक्वापि यो राजवसतिं वसेत्
He who knows history and ancient tales, is skilled in good stories, generous, and truthful in speech, is fit to dwell in the king's residence.
न मिथो भाषितं राज्ञो मनुष्येषु प्रकाशयेत् । यं चासूयन्ति राजानः पुरुषं नो वदेच्च तम्
One should not reveal to others what is spoken privately by the king; nor should he speak of a man whom the kings envy.
नैषां कर्मसु संयुक्तो धनं किंचिदुपस्पृशेत्। प्राप्नुयादाददानो वा बन्धं वा वधमेव वा
He who is not engaged in their duties should not touch any of their wealth; if he takes it, he may incur imprisonment or even death.