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अप्रत्याकलितप्रभावविभवे सर्वाश्रयाम्भोनिधौ
वासो नाल्पतपःफलं यदपरं दोषोऽयमेको महान्।
शम्बूकोऽपि यदत्र दुर्लभतरै रत्नैरनर्घैः सह
स्पर्धामेकनिवासकारणवशादेकान्ततो वाञ्छति॥

In the vast ocean of grace, even the rarest gem craves a single drop of dew—illustrating that infinite mercy seeks individual devotion.

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One who gives liberally is wealthy; one who is stingy is poor in spirit—yet both the rich and foolish are called deluded.

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A night without lamp or a sky without sun is pitch-dark, like a king without complainants—true harmony requires proper balance.

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One who serves the ruler faithfully becomes foremost; one who shuns service remains insignificant—even if born noble.

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You stand slender and delicate beneath the golden pavilion, yet your mere glance causes hearts to flutter—such is the subtle power of beauty.

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A vigilant king, wise and master of senses, who remains grateful and righteous, rules successfully for long.

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Even a cautious man, when guided by selfishness, strays from the path; only divine providence keeps one on course.

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O king, be vigilant and protective of your body, for your subjects depend on your well-being as their livelihood.

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When a husband is displeased by his wife’s mistakes, his sternness must be tempered with sweetness, lest even honey turn bitter.

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Loss of favor and confiscation of property are inevitable when one neglects duty—such decline signals the need for detachment.

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