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सर्वत्र हि कोपश् चरति ॥

for anger proceeds against all.

english translation

प्रायशश् च कोप वशा राजानः प्रकृति कोपैर् हताः श्रूयन्ते, काम वशाः क्षय निमित्तम् अरि व्याधिभिर् इति ॥

In a majority of cases, kings given to anger are said to have fallen a prey to popular fury. But kings addicted to pleasures have perished in consequence of serious diseases brought about by deterioration and improverishment.

english translation

न इति भारद्वाजः ॥

No, says Bháradvája.

english translation

"सत् पुरुष आचारः कोपो वैर यातनम् अवज्ञा वधो भीत मनुष्यता च ॥

anger is the characteristic of a righteous man. It is the foundation of bravery; it puts an end to despicable (persons); and it keeps the people under fear.

english translation

नित्यश् च कोपेन सम्बन्धः पाप प्रतिषेध अर्थः ॥

Anger is always a necessary quality for the prevention of sin.

english translation