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अप्रस्तावस्तुतिभिरनिशं कर्णशूलं करोति स्वं
दारिद्र्यं वदति वसनं दर्शयत्येव जीर्णम्।
छायाभूतश्चलति न पुरः पार्श्वयोर्नैव पश्चान्
निःस्वः खेदं दिशति धनिनां व्याधिवद्दुश्चिकित्स्यः॥

Empty praise becomes a dagger to the ears; constant flattery breeds poverty of spirit and paralysis of action.

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अप्राकृतः स कथमस्तु न विस्मयाय
यस्मिन्नुवास करुणा च कृतज्ञता च।
लक्ष्मीश्च सात्त्विकगुणज्वलितं च तेजो
धर्मश्च मानविनयौ च पराक्रमश्च॥

One who transcends normal behavior, filled with wonder, commands both divine and human admiration—showcasing exemplary valor.

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अप्राकृतस्य चारितातिशयस्य भावैर्
अत्यद्भुतैर्मम हृतस्य तथाप्यनास्था।
कोऽप्येष वीरशिशुकाकृतिरप्रमेय-
सामर्थ्यसारसमुदायमयः पदार्थः॥

Despite great deeds and feelings, the unwise lack trust—so great capacity without faith is hollow.

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अप्राकृतस्याहवदुर्मदस्य निवार्यमस्यास्त्रबलेन वीर्यम्।
अल्पीयसोऽप्यामयतुल्यवृत्तेर् महापकाराय रिपोर्विवृद्धिः॥

Even the bravest’s zeal can be curbed neither by weapons nor pride—only humility prevents growth of arrogance.

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अप्राज्ञेन च कातरेण च गुणः स्याद् भक्तियुक्तेन कः
प्रज्ञाविक्रमशालिनोऽपि हि भवेत् किं भक्तिहीनात् फलम्।
प्रज्ञाविक्रमभक्तयः समुदिता येषां गुणा भूतये ते भृत्या
नृपतेः कलत्रमितरे संपत्सु चापत्सु च॥

A person without wisdom or courage cannot be considered virtuous merely by being devoted. True service and success come from a combination of intellec...

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अप्राप्तकालं वचनं बृहस्पतिरपि ब्रुवन्।
लभते बुद्ध्यवज्ञानम् अवमानं च भारत॥

Even if the wisest person speaks, if it's not at the right time, the words are not respected. Timing is crucial in communication.

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अप्राप्तकालवचनं बृहस्पतिरपि ब्रुवन्।
प्राप्नुयाद् बुद्धिशैथिल्यम् अपमानं च शाश्वतम्॥

Reiterating the earlier point—wrongly timed speech leads to disrespect and permanent dishonor, no matter the speaker's stature.

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अप्राप्तकालो यो मूर्खो हसेत् स्वेच्छानुसारतः।
प्राप्नुयाद् बुद्ध्यवज्ञानं सभायां चैव शाश्वतम्॥

A fool who laughs at the wrong moment is forever considered unintelligent in assemblies. Self-control and timing are essential.

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अप्राप्तकेलिसुखयोरतिमानरुद्ध-
संधानयो रहसि जातरुषोरकस्मात्।
यूनोर्मिथोऽभिलषतोः प्रथमानुनीतिं भावाः
प्रसादपिशुनाः क्षपयन्ति निद्राम्॥

When young lovers’ desires are frustrated by anger or timing, their longing only deepens, disturbing their sleep with emotional turmoil.

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अप्राप्तपुष्पोद्गमविभ्रमैव रुद्धा भुजङ्गेन तथा यथेयम्।
न शक्यते स्प्रष्टुमपीहमानैर् आमोदिनी चन्दनशाखिकेव॥

Just like a snake entangled in an unopened flower branch, forbidden desires trap the seeker in suffering.

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