"नेपाल दुई ढुङ्गाको तरुल हो।"
"Nepal is a yam between two huge boulders."
Geopolitics: Balance relations with China and India for survival.
"यो चार जात छात्तिश वर्णको साझा फूलबारी हो।"
"This is a common garden of 4 castes and 36 sub-castes."
Unity: Inclusivity and harmony among all ethnic groups.
"घूस लिन्या र दिन्या दुवै राष्ट्रका शत्रु हुन्।"
"Both the bribe giver and the bribe taker are enemies of the
nation."
Justice: Severe punishment for corruption.
"विदेशी कपडा नलगाउनु, आफ्नै देशको बुन्नु।"
"Do not wear foreign cloth; weave and wear your own."
Self-Reliance: Support local industry and reduce imports.
"देशको जडीबुटी भारतमा बेच्नु र नगद ल्याउनु।"
"Export herbs to India and bring back currency."
Trade: Accumulate wealth through the export of resources.
"प्रजा मोटा भया दरबार बलियो हुन्छ।"
"If the subjects are wealthy, the Palace becomes strong."
Prosperity: A nation's strength lies in its people's wealth.
"उत्तरी बादशाहसित घाहा राख्नु।"
"Maintain peace and friendship with the Emperor of China."
Diplomacy: Strategic peace with the northern neighbor.
"जाई कटक नगर्नु, झिकी कटक गर्नु।"
"Do not initiate an offensive war, but fight fiercely if
attacked."
Strategy: Defensive war strategy within the hills.
"राजाले ठुलो महाल बनाउनु हुदैन।"
"The King should not build a grand palace."
Frugality: Simple living for the leadership.
"निियाँ निसाफ बिगार्न्या भन्याको पक्षपाती हुन्।"
"Those who distort justice are the biased ones."
Justice: Impartiality and fairness in the legal system.
"नेपाल असल हिन्दुस्तान हो।"
"Nepal is the true Hindustan."
Culture: Preservation of original traditions and culture.
"सिपाहीलाई खुसी राख्नु।"
"Keep the soldiers happy."
Morale: The army's loyalty is sustained by well-being.
"थर घर हेरी काम दिनु।"
"Give roles based on suitability and merit."
Merit: Placing the right people in the right positions.
"गढी र किल्ला बनाउनु।"
"Build forts and fortifications."
Defense: Protect strategic routes and borders.
"खानी भयाका ठाउँमा खानी झिक्नु।"
"Operate mines where resources are discovered."
Extraction: Nationalizing and extracting mineral wealth.
"कुलो ल्याउन घर सार्नु।"
"Move houses if necessary for building canals."
Agriculture: Prioritizing irrigation for food security.
"दक्षिणको समुद्रिको सम्राटसित होसियार हुनु।"
"Be cautious of the Emperor of the South Sea (The British)."
Caution: Identify expansionist threats early.
"अदालतको पैसा दरवारमा नलाग्नु।"
"Court fines shouldn't go to the Palace."
Integrity: Separate judicial revenue from royal expenses.
"पुस्तौनी काम गर्नेलाई नहटाउनु।"
"Keep loyal and hereditary servants in their roles."
Stability: Continuity and loyalty in administration.
"पहाडको रक्षाले मात्र थामिन्छ।"
"Only the protection of the hills can sustain us."
Terrain: Geographically leveraging mountains for defense.
"कसुरको सजाय युद्धमा दिनु।"
"Punish the guilty by sending them to war."
Redemption: Service in battle as a form of justice.
"धर्मका कुरामा कसैलाई दुःख नदिनु।"
"Do not trouble anyone in matters of religion."
Harmony: Freedom of faith for social stability.
"विदेशी व्यापारीलाई आउन नदिनु।"
"Protect the market from foreign merchants."
Protectionism: Prevent the drain of wealth by foreign traders.
"पण्डितलाई न्याय गर्न दिनु।"
"Let the learned ones interpret the law."
Expertise: Knowledge of law over personal whims.
"नेपालको सेवा नै ठुलो धर्म हो।"
"Serving Nepal is the greatest duty."
Patriotism: Duty to the state above personal gain.
"खेतीपातीमा ध्यान दिनु।"
"Pay close attention to agriculture."
Food Security: Self-sufficiency in food production.
"चार भञ्ज्याङमा तोपहरु राख्नु।"
"Place cannons at the four mountain passes."
Fortification: Artillery control of entry points.
"पूर्खाको आर्जेको मुलुक जोगाउनु।"
"Protect the nation founded by ancestors."
Legacy: Honoring the founding struggle.
"बुढा पाकाको सल्लाह लिनु।"
"Consult the elders and wise men."
Wisdom: Valuing experience in governance.
"आफ्नो संस्कृति र नाचगान बचाउनु।"
"Preserve our culture and traditional arts."
Culture: Protecting the soul of the people.
"आदेश एउटै हुनुपर्छ।"
"Commands must be unified."
Leadership: Single chain of command in war.
"अन्नको भण्डारण गर्नु।"
"Store enough grain for emergencies."
Preparedness: Ready for famine or siege.
"आफुलाई चाहिने हतियार आफै बनाउनु।"
"Manufacture your own weapons."
Independance: Avoid reliance on foreign arms.
"बनको रक्षा सिमानामा गर्नु।"
"Protect the forests on the borders."
Environment: Using nature as a defensive wall.
"भारद्दारको शक्ति सन्तुलनमा राख्नु।"
"Maintain a balance of power among courtiers."
Politics: Preventing monopoly of power.
"व्यापारमा आफ्नो लाभ हेर्नु।"
"Look for national profit in trade."
Profit: Trade must benefit the state.
"बहादुरलाई ठुलो मान दिनु।"
"Give great honors to the brave."
Motivation: Recognizing courage in service.
"भारद्दारहरु तडक–भडकमा नलाग्नु।"
"Officials should not indulge in show and vanity."
Humility: Avoiding arrogance and waste.
"खबर आदान–प्रदान छिटो गर्नु।"
"Ensure fast and reliable communication."
Intel: Speed of information determines victory.
"सधैं सतर्क हुनु।"
"Be alert at all times."
Security: The price of liberty is vigilance.
"आपसमा झगडा नगर्नु।"
"Do not quarrel amongst yourselves."
Solidarity: Internal strife is the biggest threat.
"ऐन कानुन सबैका लागि बराबर हुनुपर्छ।"
"The law should be equal for everyone."
Equality: Foundation of a stable society.
"जितमा घमण्ड नगर्नु।"
"Do not be arrogant in victory."
Character: Wisdom in handling success.
"दुश्मनलाई पहाडमा अल्झाउनु।"
"Lure the enemy into the mountains."
Tactics: Exploiting terrain advantages.
"काठमाडौंलाई शक्तिशाली बनाउनु।"
"Keep the capital strong and central."
Stability: A strong center ensures unity.
"हरेक नागरिक देशप्रेमी हुनुपर्छ।"
"Every citizen should be a patriot."
Patriotism: Total national commitment.
"हतियारको भण्डार सुरक्षित राख्नु।"
"Keep weapon armories safe and guarded."
Safety: Preventing sabotage of defenses.
"पशुपतिनाथको आर्शिवाद लिनु।"
"Maintain the blessings of the divine (Pashupatinath)."
Spirituality: Spiritual foundation of the kingdom.
"आफ्नो पुर्खाको सम्मान गर्नु।"
"Respect the deeds of your ancestors."
History: Learning from the past.
"कसैको पक्षमा नलाग्नु।"
"Do not blindly side with anyone."
Neutrality: Neutrality ensures sovereignty.
"धर्म पालना गर्नु।"
"Follow the path of Dharma (Righteousness)."
Ethics: Moral foundation of governance.
"भविष्यको लागि बलियो राष्ट्र छोड्नु।"
"Leave a strong nation for future generations."
Legacy: The ultimate goal of life's work.