द्वितीय राजतरङ्गिणी (जोनराज - कल्हणोत्तर मध्यकालीन कश्मीर का प्रामाणिक इतिहास)

KINGS OF KASHMÍRA. 21
the mantras of Shiva, but as he was a Bhoṭṭa, Deva-
svāmī feared that the king was unworthy of such ini-
tiation, and did not favour him. Vyālarāja, in his regard
for truth, became to the king as his younger brother,
his son, kinsman, minister, companion, and friend.
Vyāla was not influenced by the king's acts, but the
king was influenced by those of Vyāla. The mind is
not influenced by the actions of the body, but the body
is influenced by the workings of the mind. The
inclinations of the king, who was like the sun to the
world, were reflected on Vyāla who was well versed in
the Sāstras and was possessed of good taste, and des-
troyed the impenetrable darkness of the world ; even
as do the rays of the sun when reflected on the watery
moon.
At this time ShrīUdyānadeva of Gandhāra, impelled
by fear, and also intending to take advantage of the
king's weakness, thus directed Ṭukka and others :—
“ While the king is yet alive, you should enter the city
which he is ruling with prudence with a view to acquire
fame. Vyāla is enjoying there the prosperity which
you have earned even at the risk of your lives, even
as the tongue enjoys what the hands acquire by their
industry. As Mahādeva besmearing his body with ashes,
and discarding golden ornaments induces snakes to coil
round him, even so the king, who possesses plenty of
riches, is raising Vyāla to power, and neglects you
though belonging to a high caste. Afraid of your