'This earth including mountains, groves and forests, animals, birds and humans belongs to the Ikshvaku kings. The right of punishment and reward also vests with them. [4-18-6]
नयश्च विनयश्चोभौ यस्मिन्सत्यं च सुस्थितम् | विक्रमश्च यथा दृष्टस्स राजा देशकालवित् || ४-१८-८
'Bharata in whom justice and discipline, truth and courage along with the knowledge of time and place for action are firmly rooted is king ( of this earth ). [4-18-8]