SECTION CVII “Yudhishthira said, ‘Thou hast, O scorcher of foes, described the course of duties, the general conduct, the means of livelihood, with their results, of Brahmanas an... Read more

SECTION CV “The sage said, ‘If, on the other hand, O Kshatriya, thou thinkest that thou hast any prowess still, I shall discourse to thee about that line of policy which thou may... Read more

“The king said, ‘What should a person like me who deserves wealth but who has, after repeated efforts, failed to recover his kingdom, do, O Brahmana, excepting suicide, thieving... Read more

Having consulted with his ministers and with intelligent persons conversant with policy, a foe that is disregarded and neglected, being all along unsubdued at heart, smites at the proper sea... Read more

If, however, they make their appearance in the van of such persons, they indicate disaster and defeat. If these birds, viz., swans and cranes and Satapatras and Chashas utter auspicious crie... Read more

The consequence of flying away from battle are loss of wealth, death, infamy, and reproach. Disagreeable and cutting speeches have to be heard by that man who flies away from battle, who los... Read more

SECTION XCIX “Bhishma said, ‘In this connection is cited the old story of the battle between Pratardana and the ruler of Mithila. The ruler of Mithila, viz., Janaka, after instal... Read more

SECTION XCVIII “Yudhishthira said, ‘Tell me, O grand-sire, what regions are earned by unreturning heroes by encountering death in battle.” “Bhishma, said, ‘In t... Read more

SECTION XCVI “Bhishma said, ‘A king should never desire to subjugate the earth by unrighteous means, even if such subjugation would make him the sovereign of the whole earth. Wha... Read more

A king who is devoted to virtue, having acquired the sovereignty of the earth by prowess, should protect his subjects righteously and slaughter foes in battle. Everything belonging to this w... Read more