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अन्तः समेत्यापि बहिः प्रयाति स्पृष्टा विधत्ते त्ववगूहनानि।
दत्त्वाधरं रोदिति शुष्कमेव सैवं विलासैस्तपसाप्यलभ्या॥

A woman touched with love enters but leaves, gives kisses but sheds dry tears—her divine grace unattainable even by penance.

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What can help do for those lacking inner substance? Even in sandalwood forests, bamboo remains bamboo.

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Advising hollow people is useless; bamboo never turns into sandalwood just by proximity.

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A kingdom is held by honest, tested ministers, just like a building by strong pillars.

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Even someone with essence leaves when need arises; else, how would the world understand such greatness?

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Even if physical union starts, women hide their desire — eyes alone reveal the mutual secret.

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Even a pearl, beautiful and soft, can bind when it enters secretly — metaphor for deceptive sweetness.

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Poetic image of Śiva’s matted hair as a full ceremonial pot—carrying Ganga’s water and divine symbols, bringing liberation.

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Death awaits all born beings, bringing constant sorrow — hence, the noble avoid worldly bondage.

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Death is peace-giver, while women are like hidden dangers—fire, poison, sword—indicating extreme cautionary views.

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