Cousins, though devoid of good qualities, should be protected, O foremost of the Bharata race. Should they not be protected, who are endued with good qualities and desirous of your favours?
विगुणा ह्यपि संरक्ष्या ज्ञातयो भरतर्षभ। किं पुनर्गुणवन्तस्ते त्वत्प्रसादाभिकाक्षिणः॥