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(Reinforced verse) One obtains dharma, wealth, and prosperity through conduct. It removes all misfortune—affirming its root power.
Through good conduct one gains long life, desired progeny, inexhaustible wealth, and destruction of ill fate.
Conduct brings long life, prosperity, and fame both in this world and after death—binding spiritual and worldly outcomes to action.
Conduct ends with the village, home with householders, power with wealth, women with affection, royal wealth with curses, and spiritual glow with its ...
This verse classifies individuals by their prowess in argument or war: an ācārya (teacher) can win seven battles, a Bhārgava four, two battles make a ...
The wise one sees the entire world as their teacher, learning from everyone and everything. Hence, in worldly matters, one must carefully observe and ...
On auspicious days, an acharya (teacher) should be respectfully welcomed and offered food prepared from milk and grains. Gifts should also be distribu...
One should never dishonor teachers, parents, brothers, and elders—even when afflicted by suffering—especially a Brahmana who upholds discipline and dh...
Teachers and kings, despite having great qualities, can be hard to please. Even after long service, like clouds scattering dust, they can abruptly tur...
Knowledge and powerful tools like bows should be given to tested, virtuous Brahmanas, not to greedy, deceitful, ungrateful, or foolish people.
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