(King) Shaibya gave his own flesh to the hawk in the conflict between the hawk and the pigeon ( to save pigeon ). (King) Alarka gave his eyes (to a blind man) and attained the highest state. [2-12-43]
Having made the vow (to the gods), the ocean does not advance beyond the shore. Recollect the history of the earlier kings and do not make the vow false. [2-12-43]