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इति सर्वं यथाप्रश्नमष्टकं सम्प्रकाशितम्। कार्त्स्न्येन चोक्तस्तन्त्रस्य सङ्ग्रहः सुविनिश्चितः ॥७१॥
Adhyayas, or chapters, from the specific topics that address a particular aspect or dimension of the section. Thus, clarifications/answers to all the eight questions (raised in para 20 of this chapter) along with a clear summary of the entire text are given.
english translation
सन्ति पाल्लविकोत्पाताः सङ्क्षोभं जनयन्ति ये। वर्तकानामिवोत्पाताः सहसैवाविभाविताः ॥७२॥
[Consequences of incomplete knoweldge] Some people (physicians) who have incomplete knowledge of this science, at times create difficulties for others just like the sudden flight of the bustard (a kind of bird) on seeing signs of danger.
english translation
तस्मात्तान् पूर्वसञ्जल्पे सर्वत्राष्टकमादिशेत्। परावरपरीक्षार्थं तत्र शास्त्रविदां बलम् ॥७३॥
Therefore, to assess their knowledge in this science and their superiority or inferiority, one should put forward the eight kinds of questions (mentioned previously) to them before a formal discussion.
english translation
शब्दमात्रेण तन्त्रस्य केवलस्यैकदेशिकाः। भ्रमन्त्यल्पबलास्तन्त्रे ज्याशब्देनेव वर्तकाः ॥७४॥
Only persons well versed in the science can answer such questions. Those who do not know the science fully will panic by the very mention of the entire text just like bustards get frightened by the sound of a bowstring.
english translation
पशुः पशूनां दौर्बल्यात् कश्चिन्मध्ये वृकायते। स सत्यं वृकमासाद्य प्रकृतिं भजते पशुः ॥७५॥
Amongst weaker animals, any animal may act like a wolf ( or pretend to be very strong/superior). But when it comes across a real wolf, its true nature is revealed.
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