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तस्मात्त्वं पुष्ययोगेन यौवराज्यमवाप्नुहि । कामतस्त्वं प्रकृत्यैव विनीतो गुणवानसि ॥ २-३-४१

- you shall assume the princely kingdom when Pushya star is in conjunction with the Moon. Admittedly gentle by nature, you are gifted with virtues. [2-3-41]

english translation

गुणवत्यपि तु स्नेहात्पुत्र वक्ष्यामि ते हितम् । भूयो विनयमास्थाय भव नित्यं जितेन्द्रियः ॥ २-३-४२

Oh ! son, even though virtuous, I shall offer you counsel for your good out of affection for you. Be even more humble and always keep the senses under control. [2-3-42]

english translation

कामक्रोधसमुत्थानि त्यजेथा व्यसनानि च । परोक्षया वर्तमानो वृत्त्या प्रत्यक्षया तथा ॥ २-३-४३

Leave the bad habits born out of desire and wrath. Through your direct and indirect behaviour - [2-3-43]

english translation

अमात्यप्रभृतीः सर्वाः प्रकृतीश्चानुरञ्जय । कोष्ठागारायुधागारैः कृत्वा सन्नि चयान् बहून् ॥ २-३-४४

- keep the ministers and the people happy. Having made many collections, by filling granaries of food grains and arsenals . - [2-3-44]

english translation

तुष्टानुरक्तप्रकृतिर्यः पालयति मेदिनीम् । तस्य नन्दन्ति मित्राणि लब्ध्वाऽमृतमिवाऽमराः ॥ २-३-४५

- and keeping the subjects loyal and contented, You shall rule the earth. The friends of such a person will remain pleased like devatas with nectar. [2-3-45]

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