It is settled that kings should follow the duties sanctioned for them. To my misfortune, however, the course of duties laid down for Brahmanas has affected my wretched self.
स्वधर्मः परिपाल्यस्तु राज्ञामिति विनिश्चयः। विप्रधर्मश्च गहनो मामनात्मानमाविशत्॥