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अष्टावङ्गानि योगस्य यमो नियम आसनम्।
प्राणायामः प्रत्याहारो धारणा ध्यानतन्मयः॥

The eight limbs of yoga—yama, niyama, āsana, prāṇāyāma, pratyāhāra, dhāraṇā, dhyāna, and samādhi—serve as a complete map from discipline to absorption...

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अष्टाविमानि हर्षस्य नवनीतानि भारत।
वर्तमानानि दृश्यन्ते तान्येव सुसुखान्यपि॥

There are eight visible expressions of joy, like melted butter—fluid, pure, delightful. These signs manifest in those who experience true happiness.

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समागमश्च सखिभिर् महांश्चैव धनागमः।
पुत्रेण च परिष्वङ्गः संनिपातश्च मैथुने॥

Great joy is found in union with friends, wealth’s arrival, embracing one’s child, and the intimacy of physical union. Each is a portal into life's wa...

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समये च प्रियालापः स्वयूथेषु च संनतिः।
अभिप्रेतस्य लाभश्च पूजा च जनसंसदि॥

Delight arises from sweet conversations at the right moment, respectful presence among one’s group, gaining cherished desires, and receiving honor in ...

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अष्टोत्तरशतं श्लोकं चाणक्येन यथोदितम्।
यस्य विज्ञानमात्रेण न् णां प्रज्ञा प्रवर्धते॥

The 108 verses composed by Cāṇakya offer such distilled wisdom that mere acquaintance with them elevates a person's intellect—such is the power of kno...

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अष्टौ गुणाः पुरुषं दीपयन्ति प्रज्ञा च कौल्यं च दमः श्रुतं च।
पराक्रमश्चाबहुभाषिता च दानं यथाशक्ति कृतज्ञता च॥

Eight qualities light up a noble man: wisdom, noble lineage, self-control, learning, valor, restraint in speech, generosity according to capacity, and...

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अष्टौ तान्यव्रतघ्नानि आपो मूलं फलं पयः।
हविर्भ्राह्मणकाम्या च गुरोर्वचनमौषधम्॥

Eight items do not break a fast: water, roots, fruits, milk, sacrificial oblations, offerings to Brahmins, fulfilling spiritual desires, words of the ...

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अष्टौ नृपेमानि मनुष्यलोके स्वर्गस्य लोकस्य निदर्शनानि।
चत्वार्येषामन्ववेतानि सद्भिश् चत्वार्येषामन्ववयन्ति सन्तः॥

Eight attributes in kings mirror heaven’s blessings on earth. Four of these are embraced by the noble, and the other four are cultivated by the wise, ...

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यज्ञो दानमध्ययनं तपश्च चत्वार्येतान्यन्ववेतानि सद्भिः।
दमः सत्यमार्जवमानृशंस्यं चत्वार्येतान्यन्ववयन्ति सन्तः॥

Sacrifice, charity, study, and penance are four actions upheld by the virtuous; self-control, truth, simplicity, and compassion are four attitudes cul...

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अष्टौ पूर्वनिमित्तानि नरस्य विनशिष्यतः।
ब्राह्मणान् प्रथमं द्वेष्टि ब्राह्मणैश्च विरुध्यते॥

Eight signs foretell a man’s downfall, the first being hatred toward Brahmins and conflict with the wise. These behaviors mark the beginning of spirit...

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