Shanti Parva 121.26
Rahular Itihasa / M. N. Dutt · Shanti Parva Chapter 121 · Verse 26
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Sanskrit Original
प्राणाश्च सर्वभूतानां नित्यमन्ने प्रतिष्ठिताः। तस्मात् प्रजाः प्रतिष्ठन्ते दण्डो जागर्ति तासु च॥
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The life of all creatures depends upon food. From food creatures derive their support and growth. Punishment in the shape of king remains wakeful amongst them.