A weak or wounded man should not be killed, nor one who is sonless; nor one whose Weapon has been broken; nor one who has fallen into distress; nor one whose bowstring has been cut; nor one who has lost his car. A wounded opponent should either be sent to his own home, or, if brought to the victor's house, should have his wounds dressed by skilful surgeons. When for a fair fight between two kings, a righteous warrior is reduced to straits, he should, when cured, be liberated, This is the eternal duty.
निष्प्राणो नाभिहन्तव्यो नानपत्यः कथंचन॥ भग्नशस्त्रो विपन्नश्च कृत्तज्यो हतवाहनः। चिकित्स्यः स्यात् स्वविषये प्राप्यो वा स्वगृहे भवेत्।। निव्रणश्च स मोक्तव्य एष धर्मः सनातनः।