But according to the customs of some countries there are facilities for Kings to make love to the wives of other men. Thus in the country of the Andras[1] the newly married daughters of the people thereof enter the King's harem with some presents on the tenth day of their marriage, and having been enjoyed by the King are then dismissed. In the country of the Vatsagulmas[2] the wives of the chief ministers approach the King at night to serve him. In the country of the Vaidarbhas[3] the beautiful wives of the inhabitants pass a month in the King's harem under the pretence of affection for the King. In the country of the Aparatakas[4] the people gave their beautiful wives as presents to the ministers and the Kings. And lastly in the country of the Saurashtras[5] the women of the city and country enter the royal harem for the King's pleasure either together or separately.
There are also two verses on the subject as follows:
"The above and other ways are the means employed in different countries by Kings with regards to the wives of other persons. But a King, who has the welfare of his people at heart, should not on any account put them into practice."
"A King, who has conquered the six[6] enemies of mankind, becomes the master of the whole earth."
- ↑ The modern country of Tailangam which is to the South of Rajamundry.
- ↑ Supposed to be a tract of the country to the South of Malwa.
- ↑ Now known by the name of Berar. Its capital was Kundinpura, which has been identified with the modern Oomravati.
- ↑ Also called Aparantakas, being the northern and southern Concan.
- ↑ The modern provinces of Katteeawar. Its capital was called Ginnaguda, or the modern Junagurh.
- ↑ These are Lust, Anger, Avarice, Spiritual Ignorance, Pride, and Envy.
