'Just as a snake devours frogs and other creatures in its lair, the earth consumes a king who is inactive and a Brahmin who remains confined to his home.' ।। 2-50-21 ।।
'Even a seemingly insignificant foe, if allowed to increase in strength, can destroy you like white ants that consume a tree from its roots.' ।। 2-50-24 ।।
आजमीढ रिपॊर लक्ष्मीर मा ते रॊचिष्ट भारत एष भारः सत्त्ववतां नयः शिरसि धिष्ठितः ।। २-५०-२५ ।।
'O Bharata, O Ajamida, do not accept the prosperity of your enemy. This policy (of neglecting the foe) should always be borne on their heads by the wise even like a load.' ।। 2-50-25 ।।