1062 Inscriptions on the columns at Delhi, SfC. [Dec. 



and at the Apdnd (hall of offerings) to those worthy of offerings, by me, both 

 food and other articles, involving great expenditure, have been provided. 



" Let it be duly understood that this inscription has been recorded by me 

 with this object, as well as that it should endure for ages. Would but one 

 person fully conform thereto, what would (not) the rest do !" 



The raja Pa'ndu, who is the delight of the dewos, has thus said. 

 " (It may be said) 'this (dispensation) appears to be prodigality itself;' or of 

 me ' he is addicted to prodigality.' That would not appear to us to be an act of 

 impiety; or this, of me, 'he is a sinner;' or this, ' he is a miscreant,' or any 

 such reproaches. The evil designing man (may say) these things, and such a 

 person may represent them so, but they are not the road to (do not inflict) de- 

 gradation." 



" Moreover, by my contemplating the distresses affecting the poor, the 

 unfortunate, the resentful, the proud, the envious, those bent with age, and 

 those on the eve of becoming a prey to death, — (that contemplation) would pro- 

 duce in me a due sense of commiseration towards the destitute." 

 The Inscription fronting East. 

 The raja Pa'ndu, who is the delight of the deVos, has thus said. 

 " This inscription on Dhanmo has been recorded by me who have attained 

 the twenty-seventh year of my inauguration. Dhanmo prevails for the happi- 

 ness and welfare of mankind ; as well as to prevent the forfeiture of their salva- 

 tion. Even the sinner would admit, that it (is essential for) the happiness of 

 mankind. Let us, therefore, stedfastly contemplate this truth. While righteous 

 men thereby become devoted to charity, and are bent on discoursing (thereon), 

 let me encourage their benevolent proceedings. In like manner, let me extend 

 my solicitude towards the wealthy ; and let me be specially regardful of the 

 multitudes under my sway. Even my Pdsandhi subjects present me with various 

 tributes. I formed this resolve, under the conviction of the supreme beatitude, 

 (resulting) from an individual himself setting an example." 



The raja Pa'ndu, who is the delight of the de'wos, has thus said. 

 " This inscription on Dhanmo is recorded by me who have attained the twen- 

 ty-seventh year of my inauguration — should any person, after the extinction of 

 my regal authority, learn from my subjects themselves, such a precept as this, 

 he would prosper by the grace of Dhanmo ; should he not acquire that know- 

 ledge, he (cannot) prosper by the orthodox Dhanmo." The raja Pa'ndu, who is 

 the delight of the deVos, has thus asked this (query). " He, who after the ex. 

 tinction of my authority, would not acquire this knowledge, how should he learn 

 these royal mandates ? how can he prosper by the orthodox Dhanmo ? The 

 well disposed person, (who) has prospered by the orthodox Dhanmo, would evince 

 gratitude for the benevolence of his benefactors. (All) conforming, good men 

 prosper by the orthodox Dhanmo, and realize the bliss of the eight heavens." 

 The raja Pa'ndu, who is the delight of the de'wos, has declared this also. " He 

 who attends to this precept of mine, would by the observance of Dhanmo lead a 

 righteous life. Let me also, by the observance of Dhanmo, attain an exalted 

 station (of righteousness). The inhabitants at large, who conform to this edict, 

 (will) eschew evil." 



Translation of the Inscription fronting South. 

 The ra> Pa'ndu, who is the delight of the d£wos, has thus said. 



