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7Vans/atfon. 



[Beginning with the fifth line, with yusya which has reference to a pre- 

 ceding eulogistic epithet in the genitive case. This is numbered verse 2 

 in Dr. Mill's translation.] 



2 In the midst of pleasurable things happy in body and mind ; le- 

 vying his revenue in strict conformity with the shastras* 



3 Destroying unhappiness, and putting an end to those who cause 



it ; greedy for eulogistic praise, glory and extended rule : — 



4 Whose enemies amazed at his cavalcade and warlike armament 



ask what manner of man is this ? — Among his elevated counsellors 



5 Whose eyes filled with the tears of affection, when in consequence 



of his written mandate (his son or wife had been recalled ?) 



6 Having seen his former good acts, delightful as nectar, his wife 



was much pleased 



7. Inflamed with vigorous wrath against the presumptuous, but when 

 submissive 



8. In battles with his own arm humbling continually those who exalt 

 themselves 



9. Cherishing (his subjects) with an affectionate, sweet, and contented 

 disposition 



10.. ..The force of his arm being gradually strengthened by youthful ex- 

 ercise, by himself were killed 



11. [This verse is too much effaced to be made out.] 



12. Whose fame is spread (over the earth), as it were a cloth white as 

 the moon-beam 



* Which enjoin that one-sixth of the produce of the land belongs to the king. 



