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The king possessing extraordinary intelligence, to whom the wealth is the only refuge; attains victory; the lord hears the name
Janashraya which has been rendered meaningful by his glorious deeds; who has imprisoned the fortune of victory of
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in this world forever by marvellous sacrifices, is the conqueror of all the enemies.
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