But those kings, who lead their lives in the strict observance of their duties and are ever busy (in the performance of honest deeds) and who can bear austerity and possess smartness and promptitude, never depend upon anything for their support.
ये जीवन्ति स्वधर्मेण संयुञ्जन्ति च पार्थिवाः॥ न किंचिदुपजीवन्ति दान्ता उत्थानशीलिनः।