Shloka 50
Dhaumya’s Counsel on Incognito Conduct in a Royal Household (राजवसतौ आचरण-निति)
यान॑ वस्त्रमलड्कारं यच्चान्यत् सम्प्रयच्छति । तदेव धारयेन्नित्यमेवं प्रियतरो भवेत्,राजा प्रसन्न होकर सवारी, वस्त्र, आभूषण तथा और भी जो कोई वस्तु दे, उसीको सदा धारण करे या उपयोगमें लावे। ऐसा करनेसे वह राजाका अधिक प्रिय होता है
yānaṁ vastram alaṅkāraṁ yac cānyat samprayacchati | tad eva dhārayen nityam evaṁ priyataro bhavet ||
凡国王所赐之乘舆、衣服、饰物及其他诸物，当恒常佩用其赐。如此长久领受而显明使用王恩者，必更为君王所亲爱——此乃忠诚感恩与谨慎处廷之道。
धौग्य उवाच
Educational Q&A
To maintain the king’s goodwill, one should openly and consistently use what the king has granted—vehicle, clothing, ornaments, or other gifts—thereby showing gratitude, loyalty, and respect for royal favor.
Dhaumya is giving practical counsel about conduct in relation to a king: accepting royal gifts and making regular use of them is presented as a way to remain in the king’s good graces and become more beloved.