Shanti Parva 132.8
Rahular Itihasa / M. N. Dutt · Shanti Parva Chapter 132 · Verse 8
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Sanskrit Original
ऋत्विकपुरोहिताचार्यान् सत्कृतानभिसत्कृतान्। न ब्राह्मणान् घातयीत दोषान् प्राप्नोति घातयन्॥
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At such times, however, the king should not oppress Ritwijas, Purohitas preceptors and Brahmanas, all of whom are respected and held in high esteem. By oppressing them, even at such times, he incurs blame and sin.