Having spoken thus, King Rantideva, although on the verge of death because of thirst, gave his own portion of water to the caṇḍāla without hesitation, for the King was naturally very kind and sober.

С этими словами царь Рантидева, который от природы был очень добр и терпелив, без колебаний отдал воду чандалу, хотя сам почти умирал от жажды.