Therefore, let there be concluded between these two kings the Peace called Kanchana (the golden one) of which truth is the principal ordeal (binding authority). Sarvajna said - Let it be so. Then the minister Duradarsi, who was duly honoured by the king, the royal Swan, was highly delighted at heart and returned, with Chakravaka, into the presence of the royal Peacock. There, at the instance of the Vulture, king Chitravarna conversed with Sarvajna in a manner in which great respect was shown to him and presents were given; and the latter, having ratified (lit. accepted) the Peace as mentioned, came back to the presence of the royal Swan. Duradarsi said - Lord, we have gained our wishes. Now let us turn back and go to our residence, the mountain Vindhya. Thereupon all of them went home and enjoyed the fruit (happiness) their hearts had cherished. Vishnusharma said - What more should I tell you? Declare that. The princes said - By your favour we have known that branch of knowledge which relates to (or, to the various departments of) the administration of a state and have become happy thereby. Visnusarma observed - Although it is so, let there be this much more also. May peace be ever for the delight of all victorious kings; may the good be free from calamities; may the glory of the virtuous ever increase; may state-policy, like a harlot, abiding in the minds (on the bosom) of ministers, ever kiss their mouths; and may there be great rejoicing (among people) day by day!
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