Arthashastra
एतान् वा योगान् आत्मनि दर्शयित्वा प्रतिकुर्वीत परेषाम् उपदेश अर्थम् ॥
In order to delude other kings, the conqueror may himself undertake the performance of expiatory rites to avert such evil consequences as the above and thus set an example to others.
english translation
etAn vA yogAn Atmani darzayitvA pratikurvIta pareSAm upadeza artham ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscript