Note 13 — IX VIÇĀKHADATTA AND BHAṬṬA NĀRĀYAṆA
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‘Around the ramparts be the archers set at once; station at the portals the elephants, strong to overthrow the host of the foeman’s herd; lay fear aside, in eagerness to smite the host of the foe that cannot withstand us, and issue forth with me with one accord, all to whom glory is dear.’ The burden of duty is expressed admirably:13