For able and competent men the duties are of one kind. In times of distress, however, one's duties assume a different aspect. Without riches a king may, by penances acquire religious merit. Life, however, is much more important than religious merit.
अन्यो धर्मः समर्थानामापत्स्वन्यश्च भारत। प्राक्कोशात् प्राप्यतें धर्मो वृत्तिधर्माद् गरीयसी॥