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अष्टमे सेना पति सखो विक्रमं चिन्तयेत् ॥

and during the eighth part, he shall consider various plans of military operations with his commander-in-chief.

english translation

प्रतिष्ठिते अहनि संध्याम् उपासीत ॥

At the close of the day, he shall observe the evening prayer (sandhya).

english translation

प्रथमे रात्रि भागे गूढ पुरुषान् पश्येत् ॥

During the first one-eighth part of the night, he shall receive secret emissaries.

english translation

द्वितीये स्नान भोजनं कुर्वीत, स्वाध्यायं च ॥

during the second, he shall attend to bathing and supper and study.

english translation

तृतीये तूर्य घोषेण संविष्टश् चतुर्थ पञ्चमौ शयीत ॥

during the third, he shall enter the bed-chamber amid the sound of trumpets and enjoy sleep during the fourth and fifth parts.

english translation