The king should follow his duties without any malice. He should not cast off mercy. He should have faith. He should earn wealth without persecution and cruelty. He should seek pleasure without attachment.
रेद् धर्मानकटुको मुञ्चेत् स्नेहं न चास्तिकः। अनृशंसश्चरेदर्थं चरेत् काममनुद्धतः॥