The king should always remain with the rod of punishment in his hand. He should always show his prowess. Himself without shortcomings, he should mark those of his enemies. Indeed, his eye should always be used for that object.
ऋषि उवाच नित्यमुद्यतदण्डः स्यानित्यं विवृतपौरुषः। अच्छिद्रश्छिद्रदर्शी च परेषां विवरानुगः॥