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Arthashastra

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अनभिसर्तुर् द्वादश पणो दण्डः ॥

Negligence to rescue a person under the clutches of a tiger shall be punished with a fine of 12 panas.

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स एव लाभो व्याल घातिनः ॥

Similar sum of money shall be given as a reward to him who kills a tiger.

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पर्वसु च पर्वत पूजाः कारयेत् ॥

On new and full moon days mountains may be worshipped.

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तेन मृग पशु पक्षि संघ ग्राह प्रतीकारा व्याख्याताः ॥

Similar measures may be taken against the inroad of beasts, birds, or crocodiles.

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सर्प भये मन्त्रैर् ओषधिभिश् च जाङ्गुलीविदश् चरेयुः ॥

When there is fear of snakes, experts in antidotes should employ incantations and medicines.

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