In pursuance of this code of morality practised by the ancients, the king should, when the opportunity presents itself, show mercy to his subjects. This is eternal duty.
कालं प्राप्यानुगृह्णीयादेष धर्मः सनातनः। उपायधर्म प्राप्येमं पूर्वैराचरितं जनैः॥