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of money by relatives. They are not at all indifferent to prestige that has been acquired. A failure on the Lord's part to conquer in this case, after conquering all of Bharata, is drowning in a cow-track after crossing the ocean. Moreover, has it ever been seen or heard of that anywhere on earth a king is rival to the Cakrin and yet enjoys his kingdom? Whatever affection, arising from the relation of brother, the Lord may have for him disrespectful, that is the sound of clapping with one hand.889 If the Lord, affectionate to him who is lacking in affection like a courtesan, forbids us to speak thus, let him forbid. How will even Your Majesty prevent the cakra remaining outside today because of the promise, I shall enter after I have conquered all enemies.' He, an enemy in the guise of a brother, does not deserve to have his fault disregarded. The Lord should ask other ministers about this matter."
The Prime Minister, equal to Bịhaspati, questioned by the King by a look, spoke as follows : “After the general has spoken effectively, who else can speak on this subject ? Verily, those fearing the exertion of power are indifferent to the Master's glory. Generally, agents, even though instructed by the Master to act in accordance with prestige, give answer to suit their own purpose or to increase the difficulty. But the general speaks only to increase your Majesty's splendor, like a wind increasing that of a fire. Master, the general is like the cakra-jewel. He is not satisfied to leave unconquered even a small hostile part. Enough of hesitation! Order your marching-drum to be beaten like an enemy by the door-keepers this very day. Have all the soldiers with their vehicles and equipment come together at its penetrating sound, like the gods at the sound of Sughoşā. Your Majesty must make a march to Takşaśilā to increase his prestige
888 249. There is a Marāțhi proverb: Ekā bātāne tāļi vājata nābi. A clap with one hand makes no sound.
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