When one is in distress, he should raise himself by any means in his power. mild or stern; and after such advancement, he should, if able, practise virtue.
कर्मणा येन तेनैव मृदुना दारुणेन च। उद्धरेद् दीनमात्मानं समर्थो धर्ममाचरेत्॥