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अयशः प्राप्यते येन येन चाधोगतिर्भवेत्।
स्वार्थाच्च भ्रश्यते येन तत् कर्म न समाचरेत्॥

Whatever leads to disgrace or downfall, or makes one fall from self-benefit—should never be done. A moral instruction.

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Lusting after another’s wife brings shame, short life, wealth destruction, and sin—another stern ethical warning.

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In this world, loss of honor is worse than even death; anger and disgrace are enemies of a noble life.

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All difficult feats may be achieved, but gaining wealth from a deceitful man is impossible—a humorous yet pointed wisdom.

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Just as a needle cannot pierce metal or leather via its tip, some tasks are naturally unsuitable for the tools used—a metaphor on method.

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Invite the suffering unasked, with all means—compassion is the highest dharma.

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The one not asked often gives; the one begged from may refuse—Fate dispenses both generosity and denial.

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Even the mighty Himalaya could not resist giving his daughter (Pārvatī) to Shiva without asking—a story of divine matchmaking.

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That which came unasked and left again of its own—what grief should there be in such loss? A stoic reflection.

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Some people beg for what should not be asked, speak of the inedible, and cheat with flattery—highlighting human folly.

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