Protecting those who seek refuge with him as he would protect his own children, and never depriving one of the honours to which he is entitled, form the duty of the king.
यदा शारणिकान् राजा पुत्रवत् परिरक्षति। भिनत्ति च न मर्यादां स राज्ञो धर्म उच्यते॥