Vajjalaggam

SR No.: 020873
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: M V Patwardhan
Publisher: Prakrit Text Society
Publication Year: 1969
Total Pages: 706
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 11 MB

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17. SECTION ON THE VALIANT WARRIOR
160) Three tawny cows with big udders (i.e. yielding copious milk), four strong bulls and ripe ears of ralaya grains -- if these are obtained (as the reward for service) one may unhesita tingly serve (the master) (for the sake of these).
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161) Every place a monastery, a temple, a mansion, a public square (road-crossing)- appears beautiful when whitewashed with lime (gif). But, oh king, my family becomes enfeebled (miserable, wretched) when it is oppressed by hunger (छुहछुहिअ = क्षुधाक्षुधित).
17. The Section on the Valiant Warrior
162) When warriors, overwhelmed with the wounds (received by them in the battle) and fainting away, plant a single footstep forward, we do not know which is the greater of the twotheir affection (loyalty) for the master or the strength (firmness) of the foot.
163) Even when the fighting strength has been shattered and the army has retreated and the master himself has lost his enthusiasm (has become demoralised), valiant warriors born in noble families stand firm and unshaken on the battle field, relying exclusively on the valour of their arms.
164) In the case of haughty, self-respecting heroes, their wealth may desert them, but not, even in their dreams, their proud spirit (self-respect); their bodies may waste away (be emaciated) but not their valour; their handsomeness may disappear, but not their enthusiasm (spirit vibrating with hopefulness, enthusiasm; vibrant spirit).
165) The wonderful, fearless hero geos on striking (at the enemy) in the battle as if he has been humiliated, as if he has been honoured, as if he were a newly employed servant, as if he is enraged and as if he has been offended (insulted)(by the enemy).
166) The hero hankering after fame moves about (on the battle-field) even though his belly has been gored (wounded) with a sword and the mass of his entrails is dangling at his feet, like an elephant in rut who moves about trailing the steel fetters with him.