Only that king who is endued with wisdom and courage, and who is a master of the science of punishment, can protect a kingdom. He, on the other hand, who is devoid of energy and intelligence, and who is not versed in the great science, cannot bear the burden of sovereignty.
तद्दण्डविन्नृपः प्राज्ञः शूरः शक्नोति रक्षितुम्। न हि शक्यमदण्डेन क्लीबेनाबुद्धिनापि वा॥