The learned hold that a region inaccessible for darkness can be passed through with the a help of a light, and an unfordable river can be crossed by means of a boat. No means, however, exist for penetrating through the labyrinth of royal affairs.
स्थाण्वश्मकण्टकवर्ती सिंहव्याघ्रसमाकुलाम्। दुरासदां दुष्प्रसहां गुहां हैमवतीमिव॥