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The enemy, like an untimely cycle, must fall. The wheel, like a planet, has been deflected by someone's hand. ||11|| Or perhaps there is still a side to be conquered by the Chakravarti. Some knowledgeable people have reasoned thus from the wheel's skidding. ||12|| The generals and other leaders informed the Chakravarti of this. Hearing the news, he was somewhat surprised. ||13|| He pondered, "Why is this wheel, which never stops, skidding today, even though I am here? Its movement never falters." ||14|| "This must be considered," he said, summoning the priest. The valiant king spoke these words in a loud voice. ||15|| From the lotus-like mouth of the king, Saraswati, with her clear intentions and adorned with beautiful ornaments, emerged like a victorious goddess. ||16|| This wheel, which has attacked all directions, which is terrifying to the enemy, why is it not advancing into my city gate? ||17|| In conquering all directions, it did not stop in the eastern, southern, or western seas, nor in the two caves of victory. Why is this wheel now skidding in my courtyard? There must be someone who desires to oppose me. ||18-19|| Is there an insurmountable enemy in my realm, or is there someone of my lineage, with a wicked heart, who hates me? ||20|| Perhaps some wicked person hates me without reason and does not welcome me. The hearts of wicked people often turn against even great men. ||21|| The hearts of great men are free from envy when others prosper, but the hearts of petty men are filled with envy when others prosper. ||22|| Or perhaps someone, filled with arrogance, has not bowed down to me. His pride has surely caused the wheel to be deflected. ||23||