In English
D asharatha ruled over his kingdom, counseled by eight ministers. These ministers were of extraordinary mettle. They were masters of the scriptures and masters of their senses as well. They held the emperor’s command in high esteem and were prepared to lay down their lives and carry out his commands, for the sake of the king and kingdom. The emperor had two eminent priests (), and . These priests led profoundly moral and spiritual lives and were always absorbed in Divine contemplation.