381 An army, people, wealth, a minister, friends, fort: six things-
Who owns them all, a lion lives amid the kings.
Meaning of the Quote : He who possesses these six things, an army, a people, wealth, ministers, friends and a fortress, is a lion among kings.

382 Courage, a liberal hand, wisdom, and energy: these four
Are qualities a king adorn for evermore.
Meaning of the Quote : Never to fail in these four things, fearlessness, liberality, wisdom, and energy, is the kingly character.

383 A sleepless promptitude, knowledge, decision strong:
These three for aye to rulers of the land belong.
Meaning of the Quote : These three things, viz., vigilance, learning, and bravery, should never be wanting in the ruler of a country.

384 Kingship, in virtue failing not, all vice restrains,
In courage failing not, it honour's grace maintains.
Meaning of the Quote : He is a king who, with manly modesty, swerves not from virtue, and refrains from vice.

385 A king is he who treasure gains, stores up, defends,
And duly for his kingdom's weal expends.
Meaning of the Quote : He is a king who is able to acquire (wealth), to lay it up, to guard, and to distribute it.

386 Where king is easy of access, where no harsh word repels,
That land's high praises every subject swells.
Meaning of the Quote : The whole world will exalt the country of the king who is easy of access, and who is free from harsh language.

387 With pleasant speech, who gives and guards with powerful liberal hand,
He sees the world obedient all to his command.
Meaning of the Quote : The world will praise and submit itself to the mind of the king who is able to give with affability, and to protect all who come to him.

388 Who guards the realm and justice strict maintains,
That king as god o'er subject people reigns.
Meaning of the Quote : That king, will be esteemed a God among men, who performs his own duties, and protects (his subjects).

389 The king of worth, who can words bitter to his ear endure,
Beneath the shadow of his power the world abides secure.
Meaning of the Quote : The whole world will dwell under the umbrella of the king, who can bear words that embitter the ear.

390 Gifts, grace, right sceptre, care of people's weal;
These four a light of dreaded kings reveal.
Meaning of the Quote : He is the light of kings who has there four things, beneficence, benevolence, rectitude, and care for his people.