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yadyapyēṣā mama prītirhitamanyadvicintyatām.

anyā madhyasthacintā hi vimardābhyadhikōdayā৷৷2.2.16৷৷

Translation

ēṣā this, mama my, prīti: yadyapi even though I like, anyat any alternative, hitam means of welfare, vicintyatām let it be thought over, madhyasthacintā opinion of those without partiality, anyā alternative, vimardābhyadhikōdayā deliberations may bring good.

Although this is what I would like to do, please suggest alternative ways of achieving the welfare (of this kingdom). Deliberations by the unbiased (on this issue) may bring good.