Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c13.27

c13.27

So Raghu’s line I sing,—pure from their birth,
Who till they won success worked on, and ruled
Earth to the sea: their car-track reached to Heav’n
The altar-fire they tended, suppliants all
Most fully satisfied, ill-deed with stripes
They punished—nor were slothful in their rule.
Wealth they amassed to scatter; fame in war they
sought,