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What kind of physician should a king keep near him to guard against poison?

विष से रक्षा के लिए राजा को कैसा वैद्य अपने पास रखना चाहिए?

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One who knows all mantras and the science of poisons, is of good family, free of greed, skilled, righteous and pure in conduct, and has wealth and kinsmen.

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Verse 2 says such a physician should be kept in due manner; a footnote explains that defeated enemies, punished men, jealous relatives and women seeking favour may try to poison a king. The physician must also examine cooks and attendants and watch for the signs of a poisoner.

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Chapter 19
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