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The man who clings to unrighteous wealth—and who is constantly inclined toward violence—will never truly experience happiness. It’s a reminder that un...
The ideal person is one who, as the son of his father, is endowed with both beauty and scholarly as well as martial prowess, standing firm on position...
In playful exaltation, a grand meeting of illustrious figures is imagined; now, O son, relate whose delightful frolic and youthful coronation in princ...
Here, a series of social or ritual elements—rightful authority, debt, and an element termed “the fourth, sexual congress of dogs” (used metaphorically...
During investiture rites, listen to the sounds of the drums; if you become bound and struck as if by a rod, then you shall suffer—as we too have exper...
A man rightly established in authority cannot be easily undone—it is as unbreakable as something fashioned from sand, signifying durability in leaders...
Even among exalted groups, if accompanied by exceedingly cruel, wayward, and unruly subjects (as if trampled by a herd), the wealth and stature—endors...
Many stars scattered in the sky, dividing kingdoms, and their shining lamps reveal sovereign power. In every direction, radiant pigeons and sun-like b...
Even the most learned, who pursue the highest truth, receive but a meager share of wealth (like a blade of grass); new writings or records cannot full...
In the human realm, true greatness resides in those who maintain steady conduct. Like the might of an elephant, the steadfast peak of a mountain, or t...
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