ऐश्वर्यं पराप्य दुष्प्रापं परियं पराप्य च राजतः अप्रमत्तॊ भवेद राज्ञः परियेषु च हितेषु च ।। ४-४-२६ ।।
'And, O Bharata, when one obtains the king’s favor and gains wealth — both difficult to acquire — he should ever act in ways that are both pleasing and beneficial to the monarch.' ।। 4-4-26 ।।
'For what wise and respected man would even contemplate harming one whose wrath brings grave danger and whose favor yields great rewards?' ।। 4-4-27 ।।
न चौष्ठौ निर्भुजेज जातु न च वाक्यं समाक्षिपेत सदा कषुतं च वातं च षठीवनं चाचरेच छनैः ।। ४-४-२८ ।।
'One should never bite the lips, nor should one interrupt speech/conversation. One should always suppress hunger, wind (flatulence), and spitting, doing so gradually/gently.' ।। 4-4-28 ।।
'Even when something amusing occurs, one should not burst into loud laughter like a madman, nor should he display excessive seriousness by forcefully restraining himself.' ।। 4-4-29 ।।
न चातिधैर्येण चरेद गुरुतां हि वरजेत तथा समितं तु मृदुपूर्वेण दर्शयेत परसादजम ।। ४-४-३० ।।
'Nor should one conduct himself with excessive gravity, for that too may appear arrogant. Instead, let him display a gentle smile, showing his goodwill with softness and humility.' ।। 4-4-30 ।।