Arthashastra
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सत्त्राद् अपसरेद् यत्तः कलत्रम् अपनीय वा । समाद् अपि हि लब्ध अर्थाद् विश्वस् तस्य भयं भवेत् ॥
Though actuated with feelings of true friendship, the conqueror has reason to fear his ally, though of equal power, when the latter attains success in his mission; having succeeded in his mission, an ally of equal power is likely to change his attitude even towards the conqueror of superior power.
english translation
sattrAd apasared yattaH kalatram apanIya vA । samAd api hi labdha arthAd vizvas tasya bhayaM bhavet ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptज्यायस्त्वे च अपि लब्ध अर्थः समो अपि परिकल्पते । अभ्युच्चितश् च अविश्वास्यो वृद्धिश् चित्त विकारिणी ॥
An ally of superior power should not be relied upon, for prosperity changes the mind. Even with little or no share in the spoils, an ally of superior power may go back, appearing contented;
english translation
jyAyastve ca api labdha arthaH samo api parikalpate । abhyuccitaz ca avizvAsyo vRddhiz citta vikAriNI ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptविशिष्टाद् अल्पम् अप्य् अंशं लब्ध्वा तुष्ट मुखो व्रजेत् । अनंशो वा ततो अस्य अङ्के प्रहृत्य द्वि गुणं हरेत् ॥
but some time afterwards, he may not fail to sit on the lap of the conqueror and carry off twice the amount of share due to him.
english translation
viziSTAd alpam apy aMzaM labdhvA tuSTa mukho vrajet । anaMzo vA tato asya aGke prahRtya dvi guNaM haret ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptकृत अर्थस् तु स्वयं नेता विसृजेत् सामवायिकान् । अपि जीयेत न जयेन् मण्डल इष्टस् तथा भवेत् ॥
Having been satisfied with mere victory, the leading conqueror should discharge his allies, having satisfied them with their shares he may allow himself to be conquered by them instead of attempting to conquer them (in the matter of spoils); it is thus that a king can win the good graces of his Circle of States.
english translation
kRta arthas tu svayaM netA visRjet sAmavAyikAn । api jIyeta na jayen maNDala iSTas tathA bhavet ॥
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.
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
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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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सत्त्राद् अपसरेद् यत्तः कलत्रम् अपनीय वा । समाद् अपि हि लब्ध अर्थाद् विश्वस् तस्य भयं भवेत् ॥
Though actuated with feelings of true friendship, the conqueror has reason to fear his ally, though of equal power, when the latter attains success in his mission; having succeeded in his mission, an ally of equal power is likely to change his attitude even towards the conqueror of superior power.
english translation
sattrAd apasared yattaH kalatram apanIya vA । samAd api hi labdha arthAd vizvas tasya bhayaM bhavet ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptज्यायस्त्वे च अपि लब्ध अर्थः समो अपि परिकल्पते । अभ्युच्चितश् च अविश्वास्यो वृद्धिश् चित्त विकारिणी ॥
An ally of superior power should not be relied upon, for prosperity changes the mind. Even with little or no share in the spoils, an ally of superior power may go back, appearing contented;
english translation
jyAyastve ca api labdha arthaH samo api parikalpate । abhyuccitaz ca avizvAsyo vRddhiz citta vikAriNI ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptविशिष्टाद् अल्पम् अप्य् अंशं लब्ध्वा तुष्ट मुखो व्रजेत् । अनंशो वा ततो अस्य अङ्के प्रहृत्य द्वि गुणं हरेत् ॥
but some time afterwards, he may not fail to sit on the lap of the conqueror and carry off twice the amount of share due to him.
english translation
viziSTAd alpam apy aMzaM labdhvA tuSTa mukho vrajet । anaMzo vA tato asya aGke prahRtya dvi guNaM haret ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptकृत अर्थस् तु स्वयं नेता विसृजेत् सामवायिकान् । अपि जीयेत न जयेन् मण्डल इष्टस् तथा भवेत् ॥
Having been satisfied with mere victory, the leading conqueror should discharge his allies, having satisfied them with their shares he may allow himself to be conquered by them instead of attempting to conquer them (in the matter of spoils); it is thus that a king can win the good graces of his Circle of States.
english translation
kRta arthas tu svayaM netA visRjet sAmavAyikAn । api jIyeta na jayen maNDala iSTas tathA bhavet ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscript