I desire to see him acquire (it) the imperial dignity. Let tribute be paid by you to him. You are my father's friend, and you have been also gratified by me. I cannot command you. Therefore, let the tribute be paid by you with cheerfulness and at your own (free) will.
तस्य पार्थिवतामीप्से करस्तस्मै प्रदीयताम्। भवान् पितृसखा चैव प्रीयमाणो मयापि च। ततो नाज्ञापयामि त्वां प्रीतिपूर्वं प्रदीयताम्॥