ये च अस्य धान्य पशु हिरण्यान्य् आजीवन्ति, तैर् उपकुर्वन्ति व्यसने अभ्युदये वा, कुपितं बन्धुं राष्ट्रं वा व्यावर्तयन्ति, अमित्रम् आटविकं वा प्रतिषेधयन्ति, तेषां मुण्ड जटिल व्यञ्जनास् तुष्ट अतुष्टत्वं विद्युः ॥
Spies with shaved heads or braided hair shall ascertain whether there prevails content or discontent among those who live upon the grains, cattle, and gold of the king, among those who supply the same (to the king) in weal or woe, those who keep under restraint a disaffected relative of the king or a rebellious district, as well as those who drive away an invading enemy or a wild tribe.