I wish to ascertain whether the king has his passions under restraint, whether his servants obey him, whether he is loved by them, and whether he loves his subjects. For the object of ascertaining all these points, O best of kings, I have come to you.
कच्चिदेषां प्रियो राजा कच्चिद् राज्ञः प्रियाः प्रजाः। विजिज्ञासुरिह प्राप्तस्तवाहं राजसत्तम॥