10.11 Through this shloka, Chanakya has called that a wise person, who on becoming poor, instead of staying with his relations, prefers to stay in the forest amidst wild animals like lion, elephant, tiger, etc. in a tree house, eats fruits and roots, drinks water, sleeps on a grass mattress and covers himself with leaves. Explaining this, Chanakya says that on becoming poor, a person may be mocked on several occasions. Such a situation is extremely stressful and can cause mental tension. Nobody supports him when he becomes poor. So, it is wise to leave and stay in the forest.
