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The Ashvini star gives a calf, the wish-fulfilling cow yields a horse; the ocean gives fire, and the subjects reflect their king.
The intense bonds seen between predators and prey—like snakes and mongoose, cat and mouse—mirror the natural, volatile attachments in courtesans and t...
A horse is known for speed, bull for strength, gem for shine, king for patience, courtesan for expression, and singer for sweetness of voice.
Generosity suits the wealthy, bravery the warrior, milking ability the cow, restraint the ascetic, and eloquence the scholar.
Impartiality suits the noble, truth suits witnesses, loyalty fits servants, and sweet speech suits counselors—every role has its ideal quality.
Silence is the best ornament among fools; chastity is the finest adornment for women. The reverse of both becomes highly unbecoming.
Riding horses is called sport for women; eating meat is considered a pleasure—but consuming what's not food or playing with danger is neither food nor...
Eight families, seven mountains, the gods Brahma, Indra, Sun, and Rudra—all perish. Neither you, nor I, nor this world will last—so why grieve?
There are eight divine births, five animal ones, and one human—totaling fourteen beings’ categories. This describes the various births according to sc...
A being with eight legs, four ears, and two faces is a dreadful omen. If seen at a palace gate, it is neither divine nor demonic—just terrifying.
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