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## Chapter 41
**18.** He was the cause of causes, the authority on the science of omens, the master of tantra, mantra, shakuna, and astrology. He was considered the supreme deity in the knowledge of fate. **149.** With his birth, all the auspicious signs of a great man were manifested. His body was cited as an example in other texts. **150.** Even those who were well-versed in other arts and sciences, upon seeing him, would abandon their doubts, considering him as a mirror. **151.** His innate wisdom, a legacy from his past lives, led him to achieve the highest level of knowledge in all disciplines. **152.** Thus, he gained recognition in all the scriptures and arts, becoming the authority on all knowledge. **153.** What more need be said? This man, a beacon of wisdom, became the architect of the entire world's conduct. **154.** He was a master of statecraft, a scholar of Dharma, and renowned for his knowledge of the arts. He was the epitome of wisdom, shining brightly among the learned. **155.** His first reign was truly remarkable. He was an emperor, the leader of the Rajarshis, and his universal sovereignty was equally awe-inspiring. His fame spread far and wide. **156.** Thus, he, the embodiment of all arts, the eternal friend of the wise, the Chakravarti among the learned, the Chakravarti of wisdom, whose banner of fame fluttered high, taught all knowledge in the assembly of the wise, expounding all disciplines.
**Notes:**
* **Chakravarti:** A universal monarch, a king who rules over the entire world.
* **Rajarshi:** A king who is also a sage, a wise and righteous ruler.
* **Shakuna:** Omens, especially those derived from the behavior of birds.
* **Tantra:** A body of esoteric knowledge and practices, often associated with rituals and magic.
* **Mantra:** A sacred sound or syllable, believed to have mystical power.
* **Dharma:** The cosmic law of righteousness, duty, and order.
* **Rajashastra:** The science of statecraft, governance, and politics.
* **Kalashastra:** The science of arts and crafts.