411. i.e., if ex-casted for irreligious practices.
412. The correct reading is Jatakilwishat.
413. The sense, of course, is that such a man, when filled with fear, becomes unable to ward off his dangers and calamities. Prudence requires that one should fear as long as the cause of fear is not at hand. When, however, that cause has actually presented itself, one should put forth one's courage.
414. The hostility between Krishna and Sisupala was due to the first of these causes; that between the Kurus and the Pandavas to the second; that between Drona and Drupada to the third; that between the cat and the mouse to the fourth; and that between the bird and the king (in the present story) to the fifth.
415. The sense seems to be that the act which has led to the hostility should be calmly considered by the enemy before he gives way to anger.
416. If it is Time that does all acts, there can be no individual responsibility.
417. i.e., they are indifferent to other people's sorrow.
418. Honey-seekers direct their steps through hill and dale by marking intently the course of the flight of bees. Hence they meet with frequent falls.
419. Everything decays in course of time. Vide the characteristics of the different Yugas, ante.
420. i.e., do any of these or all as occasion may require.