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Forty-fourth Chapter
This path is eternal, spoken of in the scriptures and the Smritis. Among the various marriage rituals, the Swayamvara is the most superior. || 32 ||
If a single girl, worthy of all desires, becomes the object of everyone's wish, then the wise have established the Swayamvara ritual, governed by fate, to resolve the conflict. || 33 ||
Among the great families, she chooses one, according to her destiny, whether he is wealthy or poor, virtuous or lacking in virtue, handsome or ugly. There should be no envy among others, for this is the natural order. || 34-35 ||
If anyone violates this justice, you must protect it. It is not fitting for you to be a protector who is a thief or an enemy. || 36 ||
Just as the Nishadha and Nila mountains are the best parts of Mount Meru, so too did Lord Adinath make the Nath and Chandra lineages the best parts of your lineage, like two supporting mountains. || 37 ||
Just as the moon is worshipped by all the celestial beings, so too is the great king Akampan, the eldest of all Kshatriyas, worshipped by all, like a king of kings. || 38 ||
The great king Bharat considers Akampan equal to Lord Rishabhadeva. Therefore, you should also be humble towards them, for it is said that disrespecting the worthy brings misfortune in both worlds. || 39 ||
And see, this Chandra lineage is also said to be like the Nath lineage. For just as the lineage of Dharma-tirtha originated from your lineage, so too did the lineage of Dana-tirtha originate from the Chandra lineage. || 40 ||
The wheel-jewel of the Chakravarti is praiseworthy simply by moving forward, but in difficult tasks, they usually praise only the victorious. || 41 ||
Everyone in the world saw his prowess during the conquest of the directions. You should remember the valor he displayed at that time. || 42 ||
Knowing his potential for valor, he is respected by the warriors. What is said of one who has achieved his goal, having seen the essence of his own ability? || 43 ||