Verse 32·VR 4.17.32

नयः च विनयः च उभौ निग्रह अनुग्रहौ अपि | राज वृत्तिर् असंकीर्णा न नृपाः काम वृत्तयः || १-१७-३२

adhaaryam carma me sadbhii romaaNi asthi ca varjitam |abhakShyaaNi ca maaMsaani tvat vidhaiH dharmacaaribhiH || 1-17-38

Translation

"In the pairs of propriety and compliance, punishment and pardoning, no admixture is exercised in kingcraft, for the kings do not conduct themselves volitionally. [4-17-32]

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