Bhishma said "The king should be liberal and should celebrate sacrifices, O Bharata. He should observe vows and penances, and should be devoted to the duty of protecting his subjects.
भीष्म उवाच दानशीलो भवेद् राजा यज्ञशीलश्च भारत। उपवासतप:शीलः प्रजानां पालने रतः॥