The sense is, I who have already the full measure of fame can
scarcely add to my fame by doing or saying anything.
160. Literally,--'the eternal bridge of virtue.'
161. In the sense of being liberal. A king should not too minutely
enquire into what is done with the things belonging to him.
162. Literally, 'worthy of being used by the king.'
163. Literally 'the Brahmana that would not leave his home.' The verse
has been quoted in this very Parvan previously.
164. These seven limbs are the king, army, counsellors, friends,
treasury, territory, and forts.
165. These six are peace (with a foe that is stronger), war (with one of
equal strength), marching (to invade the dominions of one who is weaker),
halting, seeking protection (if weak in one's own fort), and sowing
dissensions (among the chief officers of the enemy).
166. Asambhayan is explained by Nilakantha as 'incapable of being
overreached by foes.'
167. In the sense that without royal protection, the world soon comes to
grief.
168. The duties of the cow-herd should lead him to the fields. If without
manifesting any inclination forgoing to the fields he likes to loiter
within the village he should not be employed. Similarly the barber's
duties require his presence within the village. If without being present
there he likes to wander in the woods, he should never be employed, for
it may then be presumed that he is wanting in that skill which experience
and habit bring. These two verses are often quoted in conversation by
both the learned and unlearned equally.
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