§74 Ancient Inscriptions. [Nov. 



Abstract translation of No. 1. of Dr. A. Burns' Tamba-patras. 

 Glory. From Bhatarka, the best of rulers, magnanimous as the sun, 

 victorious, of good disposition, who obtained his power by the excellence 

 of his intelligence, by gratifying and elevating his friends in spirit, and by 

 obtaining all men's good opinion through donations and courtesy, who 

 by his power maintained men in respect, and through the fidelity of his 

 servants preserved his dominions in prosperity, and laid his enemies 

 prostrate, sprung Guha Sena, who obtained absolution from sin by 

 bowing submissively to his father's feet, and who was called Gandharba 

 Raja, because of his consideration for other men, as shown by his regula- 

 tion of prices, by his anxiety to protect his people and friends, and 

 by his sacrificing high state interests to secure the safety of those who 

 took refuge with him, who obtained popularity by giving to the poor 

 more than they asked. None excelled him in the science of Gan- 

 dharba. Enriched by the jewels his enemies presented in tribute, of a 

 voice pleasant as that of Cupid and the moon, lenient in the exaction of 

 state dues, a teacher of morals, in all observances never failing, great 

 and powerful, as manifested by the motions of his elephants, his wisdom 

 and sound judgment are appreciated by men of social feelings. The son 

 of Guha Sena, Sridhara Sena, likewise absolved himself from sin 

 by submission to his father, as if he had washed in the Ganges water. 

 The warriors of the universe were astonished at his strength and skill, 

 and by his power he secured the prosperity of his kingdom. Like his an- 

 cestors, he was a protector of learned and eminent persons, and a subduer 

 of the evil-doers and corruptors of virtue. In him only did Lukhsmi 

 and Sara swa ti (wealth and knowledge) unite. For he was alike a 

 subduer of lakhs of enemies, and abounding with wealth, and the 

 possessor of all acquired endowments, which sought refuge with him, 

 like the thousands who prostrated themselves before him for their live- 

 lihood. 



The son of Sridhara Sena, Sri Siladitya, worshipped likewise 

 his father's feet, and prospered. The four quarters of the world were 

 adorned with his fame, won by merits, all delighting, all astonishing. He 

 gave courage and confidence to his army, by acquiring for it the lustre of 

 a reputation founded on many victories. Though possessing an intellect 

 capable of understanding and arranging the good and bad sciences, and 

 famed in the world for his intelligence, yet was he not fastidious ; and 

 though attentive to the wants of others, still always cheerful and con- 

 tented. He was an example of the Satya yoga rajas in his conduct, 

 and enjoyed happiness without any sacrifice of virtue. His second 

 name was Krama'ditya, (perhaps Vikramaditya.) 



