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Adipurana
For those who have conquered their senses, who have heard the scriptures well, and who desire to conquer the other world, forgiveness is the best means. ||77||
In this task, which can be accomplished by writing, excessive effort is futile, for who would use an axe to cut the sprout of a blade of grass? ||78||
Therefore, you should subdue your brothers by remaining patient and sending them gifts and messengers. ||79||
You should send messengers with letters today, telling them to come and serve their elder brother. ||80||
Their service will be like the service of a wish-fulfilling tree, fulfilling all your desires. Your elder brother is like a father, a chakravarti, and worthy of your worship in every way. ||81||
Just as the moon's orb is not adorned by distant stars, so too, your wealth is not adorned by you who are far away. ||82||
This kingdom will not be a source of satisfaction for them without you, for a kingdom shared with brothers is a source of joy for the virtuous. ||83||
This is a verbal message, the rest you should understand from the letter. Thus, you should assure those valiant brothers with gifts and letters. ||84||
O Arya, this is the work that will bring you fame and prosperity. If they do not submit peacefully, then you should consider what to do next. ||85||
You should do this work, fearing the censure of the people, for fame is permanent in the world, while wealth is perishable. ||86||
Thus, the chakravarti abandoned his angry nature at the words of the priest. It is true that the minds of great men can be swayed by kind words. ||87||
Let the mighty one who cannot be subdued by effort remain for now. I will test the cunning of the rest of the brothers. ||88||