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अर्थसंपादनार्थं च पीड्यमानस्य शत्रुभिः।
साधुषु व्यपदेशार्थं द्विविधः संश्रयः स्मृतः॥

When pressed by enemies for survival or noble cause, a person may seek refuge either in virtuous means or deceptive appearance—two strategies are reco...

dual refuge (1) noble deception (1) strategy (222) pressure (7) wealth preservation (2) enemy threat (1) righteous survival (1) disguise (39) ethics (803) decision-making (15)

अर्थसिद्धिं परामिच्छन् धर्ममेवादितश्चरेत्।
नहि धर्मादपैत्यर्थः स्वर्गलोकादिवामृतम्॥

One who desires true wealth should first follow the path of dharma. Just like nectar doesn’t fall from the sky, wealth doesn't arrive without dharma.

dharma first (1) ethical path (1) wealth pursuit (1) divine metaphor (9) righteousness (134) foundation (16) true gain (1) cosmic law (15) karmic return (1) discipline (380)

अर्थस्य निश्चयो दृष्टो विचारेण हितोक्तितः।
न स्नानेन न दानेन प्राणायामशतेन वा॥

True clarity regarding wealth comes not from rituals or austerities, but from thoughtful analysis and wise counsel.

clarity (135) wealth judgment (1) insight (55) thoughtful living (1) spiritual critique (3) rituals vs reason (1) practical wisdom (6) discernment (142) intelligent counsel (1) perspective (44)

अर्थस्य पुरुषो दासः स च जातु न कस्यचित्।
यदर्जनपरा लोके सर्वेऽपि भुवनत्रये॥

Man is the servant of wealth, but wealth serves no one. All beings across the three worlds strive for its attainment.

servant of wealth (1) cosmic truth (2) material pursuit (1) universal desire (1) power dynamics (4) truth of life (1) metaphysical reflection (1) irony (348) spiritual insight (19) desire cycle (1)

अर्थस्य पुरुषो दासो दासस्त्वर्थो न कस्यचित्।
इति सत्यं महाराज बद्धोऽस्म्यर्थेन कौरवैः॥

“Man is the slave of wealth; wealth never becomes a slave.” This is the truth, O King—I am bound by wealth to the Kauravas.

loyalty (180) kaurava bond (1) material bondage (1) slavery metaphor (1) dramatic confession (1) cosmic irony (5) emotional conflict (5) mahabharata context (1) destiny (289) attachment (102)

अर्थस्य मूलं प्रकृतिर्नयश्च धर्मस्य कारुण्यमकैतवं च।
कामस्य वित्तं च वपुर्वयश्च मोक्षस्य सर्वार्थनिवृत्तिरेव॥

The roots of wealth lie in resources and political governance; of dharma, in compassion and truthfulness; of desire, in charm and youth; of moksha, in...

roots of goals (1) wealth origins (1) compassion (359) truth (300) moksha (63) political theory (1) resource base (1) nature (950) desire elements (1) spiritual map (1)

अर्थस्य संग्रहे चैनां व्यये चैव नियोजयेत्।
शौचे धर्मेऽन्नपक्त्यां च पारिणाह्यस्य चेक्षणे॥

One should employ wealth in collecting essentials and in spending wisely—in purity, charity, food, and careful supervision of household.

wise use (2) essentials (5) budgeting (3) purity (356) household management (1) food ethics (5) wealth cycle (1) domestic conduct (1) moral economy (1) allocation (1)

अर्थस्य सदोत्थानं नियमपरीपालनं क्रियाज्ञानम्।
स्थानत्यागः पटुता- ऽनुद्वेगः स्त्रीष्वविश्वासः॥

Wealth thrives through enthusiasm, rule adherence, knowledge of action, flexibility, skill, and cautious behavior—especially regarding trust in women.

effort (289) discipline (380) action knowledge (1) vigilance (45) social advice (1) trust (112) strategy (222) self-control (91) cultural norms (2) behavior (249)

अर्थस्य साधने सिद्ध उत्कर्षे रक्षणे व्यये।
नाशोपभोग आयासस् त्रासश्चिन्ता भ्रमो नृणाम्॥

In wealth’s pursuit and protection, man experiences struggle, effort, fear, anxiety, confusion, and illusion.

effort cycle (1) pursuit hardship (1) anxiety (31) wealth fear (1) human struggle (2) disillusionment (23) confusion (52) worldly entrapment (1) tension (26) mental strain (1)

अर्थस्यानर्थपूर्णस्य कोऽवसीदतु संग्रहे।
तत्संतुष्टैर्न्नचेदिष्टैर् दुष्टैः स्यान्नयनोत्सवः॥

If wealth is full of adversity, why hoard it? If not used properly or with satisfaction, its presence among the wicked brings ruin, not joy.

misuse (21) danger of wealth (1) satisfaction (26) corruption (65) wise use (2) spiritual economics (2) hoarding harm (1) wicked company (5) ruin (53) detachment (573)

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