Arthashastra
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तेन पूर्वः पश्चिमश् च वणिक् पथो व्याख्यातः ॥
This explains the selection of trade-routes leading either to the east or to the west.
english translation
tena pUrvaH pazcimaz ca vaNik patho vyAkhyAtaH ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptतत्र अपि चक्र पाद पथयोश् चक्र पथो विपुल आरम्भत्वात् श्रेयान्, देश काल सम्भावनो वा खर उष्ट्र पथः ॥
Of a cart-track and a foot-path, a cart-track is better as it affords facilities for preparations on a large scale. Routes that can be traversed by asses or camels, irrespective of countries and seasons are also good.
english translation
tatra api cakra pAda pathayoz cakra patho vipula ArambhatvAt zreyAn, deza kAla sambhAvano vA khara uSTra pathaH ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptआभ्याम् अंस पथो व्याख्यातः ॥
This explains the selection of trade-routes traversed by men alone (amsa-patha, shoulder-path, i.e., a path traversed by men carrying merchandise on their shoulders).
english translation
AbhyAm aMsa patho vyAkhyAtaH ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptपर कर्म उदयो नेतुः क्षयो वृद्धिर् विपर्यये ॥
It is a loss for the conqueror to undertake that kind of work which is productive of benefits to the enemy, while a work of reverse nature is a gain.
english translation
para karma udayo netuH kSayo vRddhir viparyaye ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptतुल्ये कर्म पथे स्थानं ज्ञेयं स्वं विजिगीषुणा ॥
When the benefits are equal, the conqueror has to consider that his condition is stagnant.
english translation
tulye karma pathe sthAnaM jJeyaM svaM vijigISuNA ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscript1.
वृद्धि और क्षय का वर्णन
The Six-Fold Policy, Anddetermination Of Deterioration, Stagnation And Progress
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गठबंधन की प्रकृति
The Nature Of Alliance
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समान, निम्न और उच्चतर राजाओं का चरित्र; और निम्नतर राजा द्वारा किए गए समझौते के प्रकार
The Character Of Equal, Inferior And Superior Kings; And Forms Of Agreement Made By An Inferior King.
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युद्ध की घोषणा के बाद या शांति संधि के समापन के बाद तटस्थता; युद्ध की घोषणा के बाद या शांति स्थापित करने के बाद मार्च करना; और संयुक्त शक्तियों का मार्च
Neutrality After Proclaiming War Or After Concluding A Treaty Of Peace; Marching After Proclaiming War Or After Making Peace; And The March Of Combined Powers.
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एक आक्रमणकारी शत्रु और एक शक्तिशाली शत्रु के विरुद्ध मार्च करने के बारे में विचार; सेना के क्षीण होने, लालच और विश्वासघात के कारण; और शक्तियों के संयोजन के बारे में विचार
Considerations About Marching Against An Assailable Enemy And A Strong Enemy; Causes Leading To The Dwindling, Greed, And Disloyalty Of The Army; And Considerations About The Combination Of Powers
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संयुक्त शक्तियों का मार्च; निश्चित शर्तों के साथ या बिना शांति समझौता और विद्रोहियों के साथ शांति
The March Of Combined Powers; Agreement Of Peace With Or Without Definite Terms; And Peace With Renegades
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दोहरी नीति अपनाकर शांति और युद्ध
Peace And War By Adopting The Double Policy
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एक हमलावर दुश्मन का रवैया; और मदद के लायक दोस्त
The Attitude Of An Assailable Enemy; And Friends That Deserve Help
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किसी मित्र या सोने के अधिग्रहण के लिए समझौता
Agreement For The Acquisition Of A Friend Or Gold
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भूमि सन्धि का वर्णन
Agreement Of Peace For The Acquisition Of Land
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अनंत समझौता
Interminable Agreement
कर्म सन्वि
Agreement For Undertaking A Work
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आक्रमणकारी राजा का कर्तव्य
Considerations About An Enemy In The Rear
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अपनी हीन शक्ति को पूरा करने का उपाय
Recruitment Of Lost Power
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दुर्वल राजा और बलवान राना
Measures Conducive To Peace With A Strong And Provoked Enemy; And The Attitude Of A Conquered Enemy
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पराजित राजा के साथ व्यवहार
The Attitude Of A Conquered King
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सन्धि विषयक वर्णन
Making Peace And Breaking It
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एक मध्यम राजा, एक तटस्थ राजा और राज्यों के एक समूह का आचरण
The Conduct Of A Madhyama King, A Neutral King, And Of A Circle Of States
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तेन पूर्वः पश्चिमश् च वणिक् पथो व्याख्यातः ॥
This explains the selection of trade-routes leading either to the east or to the west.
english translation
tena pUrvaH pazcimaz ca vaNik patho vyAkhyAtaH ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptतत्र अपि चक्र पाद पथयोश् चक्र पथो विपुल आरम्भत्वात् श्रेयान्, देश काल सम्भावनो वा खर उष्ट्र पथः ॥
Of a cart-track and a foot-path, a cart-track is better as it affords facilities for preparations on a large scale. Routes that can be traversed by asses or camels, irrespective of countries and seasons are also good.
english translation
tatra api cakra pAda pathayoz cakra patho vipula ArambhatvAt zreyAn, deza kAla sambhAvano vA khara uSTra pathaH ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptआभ्याम् अंस पथो व्याख्यातः ॥
This explains the selection of trade-routes traversed by men alone (amsa-patha, shoulder-path, i.e., a path traversed by men carrying merchandise on their shoulders).
english translation
AbhyAm aMsa patho vyAkhyAtaH ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptपर कर्म उदयो नेतुः क्षयो वृद्धिर् विपर्यये ॥
It is a loss for the conqueror to undertake that kind of work which is productive of benefits to the enemy, while a work of reverse nature is a gain.
english translation
para karma udayo netuH kSayo vRddhir viparyaye ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptतुल्ये कर्म पथे स्थानं ज्ञेयं स्वं विजिगीषुणा ॥
When the benefits are equal, the conqueror has to consider that his condition is stagnant.
english translation
tulye karma pathe sthAnaM jJeyaM svaM vijigISuNA ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscript