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अलभन्त नभःक्षेत्रे तारास्तरलकान्तयः।
त्विषं तुषारबीजानां नूतनाङ्कुरशालिनाम्॥

Stars don’t obtain the brilliance of sprouting frosty seeds—they shine afar, while life blooms below. A poetic contrast between unreachable radiance a...

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अलभ्यं लप्स्यमानेन तत्त्वं जिज्ञासुना चिरम्।
जिगीषुणा ह्रियं त्यक्त्वा कार्यं कोलाहलो महान्॥

A seeker must shed shame and endure chaos while reaching difficult truths. Philosophical pursuit demands boldness and effort.

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अलभ्यं लब्धुकामस्य जनस्य गतिरीदृशी।
अलब्धेषु मनस्तापः संचितार्थो विनश्यति॥

One who desires the unattainable suffers mental agony; even accumulated wealth may perish. Attachment and desire bring downfall.

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अलभ्यलाभाय च लब्धवृद्धये
यथार्हतीर्थप्रतिपादनाय च।
यशस्विनं वेदविदं विपश्चितं
बहुश्रुतं ब्राह्मणमेव वासय॥

Let a knowledgeable, well-learned Brahmin be offered a place for the best use of sacred resources—for unattained gains, and growth of attained ones. G...

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अलमतिचपलत्वात् स्वप्नमायोपमत्वात्
परिणतिविरसत्वात् संगमेनाङ्गनायाः।
इति यदि शतकृत्वस् तत्त्वमालोचयामस्
तदपि न हरिणाक्षीं विस्मरत्यन्तरात्मा॥

Even after contemplating a hundred times the fleeting nature of union with women—its fickleness, illusion-like quality, tasteless end—the heart does n...

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अलमथवा बहुवादैर् विरचय लोकानुरागनिर्बन्धम्।
तत्रैकत्र समग्रं तन्निहितं यन्न जातु संनिहितम्॥

Enough of many arguments—cultivate sincere love for the world. All that is ever longed for lies condensed in that one true feeling. A poetic surrender...

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अलमन्ध भुजायष्टिभ्रान्त्या भ्रातर्जडस्य ते।
दंशाय दंदशूकोऽयं दंशमुद्रां न मुञ्चति॥

Don’t mistake this serpent for a rope, O foolish one. It’s a venomous snake, and won’t let go of its grip. A warning against deceptive appearances.

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अलमन्यथा गृहीत्वा न खलु
मनस्विनि मया प्रयुक्तमिदम्।
प्रायः समानविद्याः
परस्परयशःपुरोभागाः॥

Don’t take this differently, O noble one—what I said wasn't an insult. Those of equal learning share and uplift each other’s glory. On intellectual ca...

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अलमन्यैरुपालम्भैः कीर्तितैश्च व्यतिक्रमैः।
पेशलं चानुरूपं च कर्तव्यं हितमात्मनः॥

Let go of others’ blame or past misdeeds. Do what’s graceful, fitting, and good for yourself. Practical advice on self-directed growth.

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अलमप्रियाण्युदित्वा रुचिरार्थाः किमिह न स्थिता वाचः।
अमृतमिति वचसि सत्यपि विषमिति हि किमुच्यते वारि॥

Why do beautiful truths not endure while harsh ones linger? Though sweet as nectar, kind words fade, and like poison, bitter speech remains. A poignan...

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