Vana Parva 185.25
Rahular Itihasa / M. N. Dutt · Vana Parva Chapter 185 · Verse 25
mahabharataved-vyasvana-parva
Sanskrit Original
राजा वै प्रथितोधर्मः प्रजानां पतिरेव च। स एव शक्रः शुक्रश्च सधाता च बृहस्पतिः॥
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The king is noted for establishing religion and he is the protector of his subjects. He is (like) Indra (a protector of all beings) like Shukra (a propounder of morals) like Brihaspati (an adviser) and (therefore) he is (justly) styled the ruler of our destiny.