'One who aims to seize the dazzling fortune of his adversary should, O foremost of the Bharatas, control every aspect of his domain as a charioteer commands his horses with a whip.' ।। 2-50-16 ।।
परच्छन्नॊ वा परकाशॊ वा यॊ यॊगॊ रिपुबान्धनः तद वै शस्त्रं शस्त्रविदां न शस्त्रं छेदनं समृतम ।। २-५०-१७ ।।
'Experts in weaponry assert that a weapon is not merely a tool for cutting, but a means, whether concealed or visible, to vanquish an enemy.' ।। 2-50-17 ।।
'Whether one is considered a foe or a friend does not depend on their appearance or stature. A person who causes pain to another is seen as an enemy by the one who suffers. Discontent is the seed of success.' ।। 2-50-18 ।।
मम तवं हि न कर्तव्यम ऐश्वर्ये वा धने ऽपि वा पूर्वावाप्तं हरन्त्य अन्ये राजधर्मं हि तं विदुः ।। २-५०-१९ ।।
'Therefore, O king, I embrace discontent. A person who strives for prosperity is truly wise in matters of state. One should not cling to wealth and affluence, for the riches accumulated and hoarded can easily be taken away.' ।। 2-50-19 ।।
'Such are the practices of kings. Sakra severed Namuchi’s head during a time of peace, despite having sworn otherwise, because he deemed this approach to dealing with enemies to be an eternal principle.' ।। 2-50-20 ।।