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He who speaks in royal assembly uninvited not only faces dishonor but also ridicule. The folly of uninvited speech.
A minister should not speak without being asked — unsolicited instruction is reckless.
Even if not asked, a wise minister should sometimes speak—but with care, especially when asked directly.
A foolish, non-authoritative person who speaks in royal presence gains dishonor and mockery.
Knowledge doesn't arise from spontaneous thinking alone; an empty pot makes noise, not a full one. True wisdom remains silent.
Noble ones, like radiant lamps, serve the world without expectations of affection, praise, or situation.
Lamenting over defeat is fruitless; one must constantly plot strategic retaliation like Krishna did for Jarasandha.
Depart from my heart or come before my eyes—this separation’s pain is only bearable by greater pain. The anguish of love.
Even poets unfamiliar with formal embellishments can create true beauty—emotion matters more than technique.
You are the foremost among sages, as your mind absorbed total knowledge, much like sunlight animates the world.
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