order that it attains stability. A king should not go out on an enterprise without determination of his possible forces and sources of help. | The ১ect). ১ection is called Prakriti-puriccheda. The following matters are discussed in this section in accor- dance with the opinions of other authorities- suitable place for Juitra , importance of strict secrecy of Ma- tv , number of persons to be engaged in 1faitra7d, the five dj or accessories of Mantr), the constituent parts of Piulti according to different authorities. The third section describes the different luodals or modes of arrangements of the Prt.rst. The subject is explained by the author with the help of clear diagrams. Herein lies the special merit of the treatise. Next the author explains the gland conception of Vitorist with its eightfold branches, four fold roots, twofold foundation, Sixty leaves, six flowers and three fruits with the help of a diagram. Lastly the author gives the sixteen different kinds of Studi, The fourth section discusses miscellaneous matters, such as, unsuitable occasions for S itua, desirability of killing enemies even by adoption of unfair means, fit time and place for Bigtit or wat, diplomatic policies to be adop- ted by a king in order to exterpet his enemies, the duties of a king in respect of his subjects in times of danger. Then the author discusses the Triburijt. (. e. Aslaaya, Stlant and Bridali), the 1stubjts (i. c., Krish, Bank- Path, Durga, Setw, kujan'badhan, Khagata, Baladan, Sult-ibesin) and the four 0 }(i. c., Saud, bd, Bhard and Dudu). The fiftlu section is called Y১৫ Vy•১astla.. Here the author explains military operations, organisation of armies with diagrams.
