Another duty of his is to give punishments proportionate to the offences committed. It is also his duty to celebrate sacrifices and other religious rites according to the ordinances laid down in the Vedas. Properly judging the disputes of litigants before him, and truthfulness of speech, and interference for helping the distressed, are the other duties by doing which the king acquires great glory both in this world and in the next. He should also sacrifice his life on the field of battle, having shown great prowess on behalf of kine and Brahmanas.
भृत्यानां भरणं धर्मः कृते कर्मण्यमोघता॥ सम्यग्दण्डे स्थितिधर्मो धर्मो वेदक्रतुक्रियाः। व्यवहारस्थितिधर्मः सत्यवाक्यरतिस्तथा।॥ आर्तहस्तप्रदो राजा प्रेत्य चेह महीयते।