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काले महत्यनवधावपतन् कदापि
क्वाप्यन्तिमे जनुषि कोऽपि गतिं लभेत।
इत्थं समर्थनविधिः परमागमानां
पर्यायसूक्तिविधया नयनं नञर्थे॥

Even once in a lifetime, if one attains spiritual realization, it’s enough. Scriptures present various paths, but negating ego is the core.

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काले मृदुर्यो भवति काले भवति दारुणः।
राजा लोकद्वयापेक्षी तस्य लोकद्वयं भवेत्॥

One who is soft at times and harsh at others achieves happiness here and beyond. Balanced conduct wins both worlds.

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काले मृदुर्यो भवति काले भवति दारुणः।
स वै सुखमवाप्नोति लोकेऽमुष्मिन्निहैव च॥

The same verse emphasizes that timely gentleness and severity help one complete tasks and subdue enemies. Strategic emotional intelligence.

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काले मृदुर्यो भवति काले भवति दारुणः।
स साधयति कृत्यानि शत्रूंश्चैवाधितिष्ठति॥

One who is gentle at times and severe when necessary can accomplish great tasks and even control enemies. The verse praises strategic temperament acco...

time (242) gentleness (44) harshness (22) success (142) enemies (78) strategy (222) wisdom (1611) adaptability (10) control (139) leadership (279)

काले भृदुश्च तीक्ष्णश्च नृपः स्याद् यदि सूर्यवत्।
उदयः क्रियते तस्य मण्डलेनानुरागिणा॥

A king who is both tender and sharp like the sun commands respect. His influence radiates across domains, winning people's hearts.

king (200) sun (195) balance (185) leadership (279) wisdom (1611) radiance (209) power (396) behavior (249) governance (214) influence (94)

काले यथावधिगत-
नरपतिकोपाद्यशेषवृत्तान्तः।
नृपभवने नतमूर्तिः संयतवस्त्रः शनैः प्रविशेत्॥

When visiting a king’s court, one must enter slowly, humbly, and appropriately dressed, fully aware of the king's moods and recent events. A lesson in...

court (16) king (200) etiquette (38) humility (596) awareness (73) entry (1) decorum (17) conduct (143) presentation (1) caution (269)

काले वाप्यथवाकाले संध्यावन्दनतत्परः।
अविद्यो वा सविद्यो वा ब्राह्मणो मामकी तनुः॥

A Brahmin, whether learned or not, who performs his sandhyavandana consistently is considered sacred. Action and discipline are emphasized over theore...

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काले वारिधराणाम् अपतितया नैव शक्यते स्थातुम्।
उत्कण्ठितासि तरले न हि न हि सखि पिच्छिलः पन्थाः॥

The rainy season makes the roads slippery, making travel difficult. The verse poetically explains to a friend why a meeting is not possible due to nat...

rain (91) longing (690) love (1567) delay (26) nature (950) path (43) season (20) slipperiness (1) poetic excuse (2) travel (44)

काले विद्युत्प्रभाजाले शिखिताण्डवमण्डिते।
कान्तः सर्वजनाभीष्टो बालेन्दुः खे न लभ्यते॥

Amidst dazzling lightning and peacock dances, the beloved moon (symbolizing a dear one) is hidden. Despite worldly charm, true joy remains elusive.

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काले संततवर्षिणो जलमुचः सस्यैः समृद्धा
धरा भूपाला निजधर्मपालनपरा विप्रास्त्रयीनिर्भराः।
स्वादुक्षीरनतोधसः प्रतिदिनं गावो निरस्तापदः सन्तः
शान्तिपरा भवन्तु कृतिनः सौजन्यभाजो जनाः॥

During righteous times: rains are plentiful, kings protect dharma, Brahmins are steadfast, cows yield milk, and saints are peaceful. This verse descri...

rain (91) righteousness (134) peace (171) prosperity (136) dharma (540) brahmin (50) king (200) saint (5) society (152) harmony (120)

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