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A suitor may be physically attractive, but if he is undesirable in character or conduct, the daughter should not be given to him by one who truly desi...
Among rulers, a sudden earthquake or ominous twilight, and yellowish horizon are inauspicious signs, predicting misfortune.
He who fears not the miseries of previous births but trembles at the loss of tapas (austerity), is truly steadfast and worthy of praise.
Those of weak intellect are disturbed by misfortunes or separation from loved ones and succumb to mental distress.
Even something seemingly good (like nectar) can be deadly if mixed with poison; thus, things gained through harmful means cannot yield good results.
A wise person, like a great commander, can make even an incomplete plan successful if it’s based on righteous policy.
If the audience is without envy, I will boldly speak the truth. I fear the bias of my own group, not that of the opposition.
An ideal king is one who is not envious, guards his own wife, is clever, and compassionate—not too indulgent in women or pleasures.
A good man is non-jealous, protects his wife, shares with others, speaks sweetly, and though affectionate to women, does not become their slave.
Though I lack control over my own body, it seems as if the heart has placed itself under your sway—seen in the subtle signs of my breathing and the tr...
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