कच चित तवम एव सर्वस्याः पृथिव्याः पृथिवीपते समश च नाभिशङ्क्यश च यथा माता यथा पिता ।। २-५-४६ ।।
'O ruler of the Earth, are you impartial to all individuals, and do they approach you without fear, as if you were their mother and father?' ।। 2-5-46 ।।
'O mighty scion of the Bharata lineage, do you swiftly advance and carefully evaluate three types of forces when you learn that your foe is in distress?' ।। 2-5-47 ।।
पार्ष्णिमूलं च विज्ञाय वयवसायं पराजयम बलस्य च महाराज दत्त्वा वेतनम अग्रतः ।। २-५-४८ ।।
'O vanquisher of enemies, do you commence your march at the opportune moment, having considered all omens, your resolutions, and the understanding that ultimate victory hinges upon factors like reserves, ambushes, and timely payment of wages to the troops in advance?' ।। 2-5-48 ।।
'And, O tormentor of all adversaries, do you bestow gems and jewels upon the principal officers of the enemy according to their merit, without the enemy's knowledge?' ।। 2-5-49 ।।
'O son of Pritha, do you aim to conquer your enraged foes, who are slaves to their passions, only after conquering your own soul and mastering your own senses?' ।। 2-5-50 ।।