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For a noble soul still desiring conquest, how can thoughts of women arise? Like the sun, it doesn't rest before encircling the whole sky.
A servant abandons his master if respected by inferiors and disrespected by equals, or when his duty is unclear — loyalty demands balance.
Knowledge improperly applied remains ineffective, even if acquired. True understanding lies not just in knowing but in correct application.
A man without support can’t complete tasks — like a rice grain stripped of its husk, it doesn’t sprout. Support is essential to thrive.
Even the mighty achieve little alone — even Lord Rama burnt Lanka only with Sugriva’s support. Allies amplify power.
Even the capable and brilliant one, if left without support, becomes powerless—just as a flame extinguishes on falling in a windless place without oxy...
Even the competent person cannot succeed without help, just as seeds discarded from husk (chaff) don’t sprout.
He must have remembered me seeking help while being attacked by the sharp arrows of Drona, Dronacharya's son, and Kripacharya.
A helpless person cannot accomplish even minor tasks. Hence, a king should ensure support is always available.
Even the valiant or talented, if unaided and weak, can’t act—like fire falling on wet grass extinguishes on its own.
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