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अभिसारे सरोजाक्षि यदि गन्तुं समीहसे।
समाच्छाद्य मुखं याहि प्रयत्नेन प्रियं प्रति॥

O lotus-eyed one, if you wish to go on a secret rendezvous, conceal your face carefully and go to your beloved discreetly.

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अभिहन्ति हन्त कथमेष माधवं
सुकुमारकायमनवग्रहः स्मरः।
अचिरेण वैकृतविवर्तदारुणः
कलभं कठोर इव कूटपाकलः॥

How can Cupid, who himself is so tender, strike the soft-bodied Krishna? Yet soon, transformed by fury, he becomes as harsh as a wild elephant with tu...

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अभिहिताप्यभियोगपराङ्मुखी प्रकटमङ्गविलासमकुर्वती।
उपरि ते पुरुषायितुमक्षमा नववधूरिव शत्रुपताकिनी॥

Though accused, she avoided confrontation, subtly showing gestures—like a new bride unable to face her husband, the enemy’s flag sways unable to face ...

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अभीक्ष्णमुच्चैर्ध्वनता पयोमुचा
घनान्धकारीकृतशर्वरीष्वपि।
तडित्प्रभादर्शितमार्गभूमयः
प्रयान्ति रागादभिसारिकाः स्त्रियः॥

Even in thunderous, dark nights filled with storm clouds, women, guided by lightning’s flash, rush toward their beloved—driven by love’s fire.

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अभीक्ष्णमुष्णैरपि तस्य सोष्मणः
सुरेन्द्रबन्दीश्वसितानिलैर्यथा।
सचन्दनाम्भःकणकोमलैस्तथा
वपुर्जलार्द्रापवनैर्न निर्ववौ॥

His body, though moist with sandal water and cool breezes, could not lose its inner heat—his passion exceeded even the winds of Indra’s realm.

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अभीप्सां स्वात्मनो रक्षाऽविरतं सुस्थिरं तथा।
यत्नमातिष्ठ धैर्येण ततः सिद्धिर्भवेद् ध्रुवम्॥

Protect your deepest wish and strive steadfastly with courage. Success follows only those efforts that are constant and resolute.

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अभीष्टफलसंसिद्धिस् तुष्टिः काम्या सुसंपदः।
द्वित्रिभिर्बहुभि सार्धं भोजनेन प्रजायते॥

Desired results, contentment, and prosperity arise from good food shared among two, three, or many—symbolizing shared joy and generosity.

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अभीष्टमासाद्य चिराय काले समुद्धृताशं कमनी चकाशे।
योषिन्मनोजन्मसुखोदयेषु समुद्धृताशङ्कमनीचकाशे॥

After attaining her long-desired beloved, the woman shone brightly, her doubts cast aside. True joy in love arises when hope overcomes fear.

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अभुक्तायां यस्यां क्षणमपि न यातं नृपशतैर्
भुवस् तस्या लाभे क इव बहुमानः क्षितिभुजाम्।
तदंशस्याप्यंशे तदवयवलेशेऽपि पतयो विषादे
कर्तव्ये विदधति जडाः प्रत्युत मुदम्॥

Fools rejoice in owning even a fraction of the earth, while even kings haven’t possessed it for a moment—wise men reflect on the vanity of such pride.

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अभुक्त्वामलकं पथ्यं भुक्त्वा तु बदरीफलम्।
कपित्थं सर्वदा पथ्यं कदली न कदाचन॥

Of fruits, Kapittha (wood apple) is always wholesome; banana never is. This proverb advises choosing wisely, despite outward sweetness.

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