Arthashastra
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सेतु बन्धः सस्यानां योनिः ॥
Irrigational works (setubandha) are the source of crops.
english translation
setu bandhaH sasyAnAM yoniH ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptनित्य अनुषक्तो हि वर्ष गुण लाभः सेतु वापेषु ॥
the results of a good shower of rain are ever attained in the case of crops below irrigational works.
english translation
nitya anuSakto hi varSa guNa lAbhaH setu vApeSu ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptवणिक् पथः पर अतिसंधानस्य योनिः ॥
The roads of traffic are a means to overreach an enemy.
english translation
vaNik pathaH para atisaMdhAnasya yoniH ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptवणिक् पथेन हि दण्ड गूढ पुरुष अतिनयनं शस्त्र आवरण यान वाहन क्रयश् च क्रियते, प्रवेशो निर्णयनं च ॥
for it is through the roads of traffic that armies and spies are led (from one country to another); and that weapons, armour, chariots, and draught-animals are purchased. and that entrance and exit (in travelling) are facilitated.
english translation
vaNik pathena hi daNDa gUDha puruSa atinayanaM zastra AvaraNa yAna vAhana krayaz ca kriyate, pravezo nirNayanaM ca ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptखनिः संग्राम उपकरणानां योनिः, द्रव्य वनं दुर्ग कर्मणां यान रथयोश् च, हस्ति वनं हस्तिनाम्, गव अश्व खर उष्ट्राणां च व्रजः ॥
Mines are the source of whatever is useful in battle. Timber-forests are the source of such materials as are necessary for building forts, conveyances and chariots. Elephant-forests are the source of elephants. Pasture-lands are the source of cows, horses, and camels to draw chariots.
english translation
khaniH saMgrAma upakaraNAnAM yoniH, dravya vanaM durga karmaNAM yAna rathayoz ca, hasti vanaM hastinAm, gava azva khara uSTrANAM ca vrajaH ॥
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
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कर्म सन्वि
Agreement For Undertaking A Work
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आक्रमणकारी राजा का कर्तव्य
Considerations About An Enemy In The Rear
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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सेतु बन्धः सस्यानां योनिः ॥
Irrigational works (setubandha) are the source of crops.
english translation
setu bandhaH sasyAnAM yoniH ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptनित्य अनुषक्तो हि वर्ष गुण लाभः सेतु वापेषु ॥
the results of a good shower of rain are ever attained in the case of crops below irrigational works.
english translation
nitya anuSakto hi varSa guNa lAbhaH setu vApeSu ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptवणिक् पथः पर अतिसंधानस्य योनिः ॥
The roads of traffic are a means to overreach an enemy.
english translation
vaNik pathaH para atisaMdhAnasya yoniH ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptवणिक् पथेन हि दण्ड गूढ पुरुष अतिनयनं शस्त्र आवरण यान वाहन क्रयश् च क्रियते, प्रवेशो निर्णयनं च ॥
for it is through the roads of traffic that armies and spies are led (from one country to another); and that weapons, armour, chariots, and draught-animals are purchased. and that entrance and exit (in travelling) are facilitated.
english translation
vaNik pathena hi daNDa gUDha puruSa atinayanaM zastra AvaraNa yAna vAhana krayaz ca kriyate, pravezo nirNayanaM ca ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptखनिः संग्राम उपकरणानां योनिः, द्रव्य वनं दुर्ग कर्मणां यान रथयोश् च, हस्ति वनं हस्तिनाम्, गव अश्व खर उष्ट्राणां च व्रजः ॥
Mines are the source of whatever is useful in battle. Timber-forests are the source of such materials as are necessary for building forts, conveyances and chariots. Elephant-forests are the source of elephants. Pasture-lands are the source of cows, horses, and camels to draw chariots.
english translation
khaniH saMgrAma upakaraNAnAM yoniH, dravya vanaM durga karmaNAM yAna rathayoz ca, hasti vanaM hastinAm, gava azva khara uSTrANAM ca vrajaH ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscript