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कारणेन विना भृत्ये यस्तु कुप्यति पार्थिवः।
स गृह्णाति विषोन्मादं कृष्णसर्पप्रदंशितः॥

A ruler punishing a servant without reason is like swallowing poison out of madness—a harsh warning against unjust anger.

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कारणेनैव जायन्ते मित्राणि रिपवस् तथा।
रिपवो येन जायन्ते कारणं तत् परित्यजेत्॥

Just as friends and enemies arise due to causes, removing the cause can dissolve the conflict. A wise teaching on managing enmity.

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कारणैः सदृशं कार्यम् इति मिथ्या प्रसिद्धयः।
मानिनो भवतो जातं यदमानं यशो भुवि॥

Outcomes should match their cause, but egoistic people seek fame unearned, gaining false renown instead of true merit. A critique of arrogance.

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कारणोत्पन्नकोपोऽपि साम्प्रतं प्रमदाजनः।
निशि शीतापदेशेन गाढमालिङ्गति प्रियम्॥

A woman, angry with reason, still embraces her beloved passionately at night using cold as excuse. A poetic portrayal of affection under pretense.

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कारण्डवाननविघट्टितवीचिमालाः
कादम्बसारसचयाकुलतीरदेशाः।
कुर्वन्ति हंसविरुतैः परितो जनस्य प्रीतिं
सरोरुहरजोऽरुणितास् तटिन्यः॥

Riverbanks filled with blooming lotuses, waterbirds, and cool breezes create a serene and joyous setting, filling people with delight. A vivid nature ...

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कारय नाम्ब विलम्बं मुञ्च करं मे हरिं यामि।
न सहे स्थातुं यदसौ गर्जति मुरली प्रगल्भदूतीव॥

The beloved begs her friend to stop delaying and let her go to Krishna. She cannot bear standing still, as his flute—like a bold messenger—calls her w...

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कारणात् प्रियतामेति द्वेष्यो भवति कारणात्।
अर्थार्थी जीवलोकोऽयं न कश्चित् कस्यचित् प्रियः॥

People become dear or hated due to reasons. The world revolves around self-interest. No one is inherently dear to anyone—relationships are conditional...

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कारासंतानकूटस्य संसारवनवागुरा।
स्वर्गमार्गमहागर्ता पुंसां स्त्री वेधसा कृता॥

Woman is portrayed (in an ascetic critique) as a trap—like a prison, a jungle-snare, and a pit in the path to heaven. It reflects renunciate caution a...

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कारुण्यं पुण्यानां कृतज्ञता पुरुषचिह्नानाम्।
माया मोहमतीनां कृतघ्नता नरकपातहेतूनाम्॥

Compassion and gratitude mark the virtuous, while ingratitude and delusion lead to downfall. It contrasts noble traits versus destructive ones—guiding...

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कारुण्यं संविभागश्च यथा भृत्येषु लक्ष्यते।
चित्तेनानेन ते शङ्क्या त्रैलोक्यस्यापि नाथता॥

One who shows compassion and generosity even toward servants possesses a noble heart—worthy of ruling all three worlds. True greatness lies in humilit...

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