Simhasanadvatrimshika 3.p1

3.p1

punar api rājā yāvat siṅhāsana upaviśati, tato 'nyā puttalikā 'vadat: bho rājan, etat siṅhāsanaṃ tenā 'dhyāsitavyaṃ yasya vikramasyau 'dāryaṃ vidyate. bhojeno 'ktam: bhoḥ puttalike, kathaya tasyau 'dāryavṛttāntam. sā vadati: śrūyatāṃ rājan. vikramārkasadṛśo rājā bhūmaṇḍale nā 'sti. tasya cetasy ayaṃ paro 'yaṃ madīya iti vikalpo nā 'sti; sakalam api viśvaṃ paripālayati. uktaṃ ca:

And when the king was again mounting the throne, another statue said: “O king, this throne may be mounted (only) by him who has the magnanimity of Vikrama.” Bhoja said: “O statue, tell me a tale of his magnanimity.” She said: “Hear, O king.

There was no king in the round world like Vikramārka. In his heart never arose the question “is this man a stranger, or does he belong to my side?” On the contrary, he protected the whole universe. And it is said: 1. It is a mark of small minds to balance the question “is this man one of mine own, or a stranger?” But to men of noble character nothing less than the whole earth is their family. Moreover, in boldness, heroic exertion, and vigor he had not his like. Therefore Indra and all the other gods gave him aid. And it is said: 2. Courageous activity, boldness, vigor, insight, strength, and valor — whoever possesses these six, even a god is afraid of him. Furthermore, O king, whoever fulfils the desires of his suppliants, God will accomplish his wishes. And thus it is said: 3. If men make a firm resolve, God grants their desires; even as Viṣṇu with his disc and his garuḍa-bird (helpt) in the weaver’s fight. 4. If a man be resolute, prompt in action, knowing his business, not addicted to vices, bold, grateful for favors, and steadfast of purpose, Fortune herself seeks him out to dwell with him. Thus King Vikramārka was the dwelling-place of all virtues, and was crowned with all blessings. One time he reflected in his heart: “Ah, unprofitable is this round of existence; no one knows what will happen to any one, nor when. Therefore the wealth that a man has acquired is fruitless unless he uses it and gives it away.