बार्हस्पत्य सूत्र / अर्थशास्त्र (महर्षि बृहस्पति - प्राचीन दण्डनीति, राजधर्म एवं कूटनीति सटीक)

( 13 ) 50 Even a son, at variance with policy, is an enemy. 51 The young, the vicious, reckless, unacquainted with shâstras, he should not admit to counsel. 52 Dull - witted, immoral, violent, thoughtless, irascible, foolish young men are not to be employed in counsel. 53 Let all jewels even be given to preserve one's own purpose, life, and prestige. 54 During counsel he should not not evoke anger. 55 Right is the main factor ; not personal objects, 56 Happiness unrighteously enjoyed is no friend. 57 Maintenance of position is [ or and ] enhan- cement. 58 Like one who eats what is not wholesome but is on good terms with [or as taking a precaution against, Pratîkâra ] death, A man true to his word, relying upon the Shâstras, might even dry the ocean. 59 If he is angry [ his dependents ] become disco- uraged and timid. 60 One bad man ruins many. 61 Fate depends upon manhood. 51 We translate mantre na praveshayet. 53 The 'jewels' are the various 'treasures' of a king, his wife, minister, general and so forth. 57 I tranalate sthitir vardhanam : reading sthitivardha- nam, we might render '[ he should aim at ] enhancement of his actual position' or '...conservation and enhancement.' 58 The idea may be that of fortifying oneself against poison. 61 A common sentiment : cf. Shukra-nîti, 1.95-6