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Chapter 12.104 - Verse 39

Sanskrit Text

साम दण्डोपनिषत्प्रशस्यते; मार्दवं शत्रुषु यात्रिकं सदा सस्यघातो संकरक्रिया; चापि भूयः प्रकृतेर्विचारणा

English Translation

If the enemy be strong, the adoption of a policy of conciliation is not good. On the other hand, punishment by secret means should be inflicted. Such enemies shouid not be treated mildly, repeated attacks, destruction of crops, poisoning of wells and tanks, and suspicion regarding the seven branches of administration, should be made.

Padaccheda (Word Analysis)

न | साम | दण्ड + उपनिषद् | प्रशस्यते | न | मार्दवं | शत्रुषु | यात्रिकं | सदा
न | सस्य + घात | न | च | संकर + क्रिया | न | च + अपि | भूयः | प्रकृतेर् | विचारणा