A father is the best friend and he should guide well those who are his own selves. Their welfare should be sought after carefully; but he who overlooks this duty, cannot be called a superior.
पिता श्रेष्ठः सुहृद् यश्च सम्यक् प्रणिहितात्मवान्। आस्थेयं हि हितं तेन न द्रोग्धा गुरुरुच्यते॥