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आत्मपितृमातृगुणैः प्रख्यातश्चोत्तमोत्तमः।
गुणैरात्मभवैः ख्यातः पैतृकैर्मातृकैः पृथक्॥

One becomes truly eminent by virtues inherited from both father and mother, as well as one’s own — each contributing uniquely.

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आत्मप्रतीतिर्दृढता विरक्तिर्
इति त्रयं स्वात्मनि यो दधाति।
नेता स एवास्ति समस्तशिष्ट-
गुणाश्रयत्वान्निखिलप्रजानाम्॥

One who holds firm self-belief, detachment, and inner conviction becomes a true leader and the shelter of all noble qualities.

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आत्मप्रशंसा मरणं परनिन्दा च तादृशी।
तथापि वक्ष्ये काकुत्स्थ नास्ति मत्सदृशः कपिः॥

Self-praise is equivalent to death, and criticizing others is equally grave — yet I’ll say, O Kakutstha, there is no one like me among monkeys! (playf...

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आत्मप्रशंसिनं दुष्टं धृष्टं विपरिधावकम्।
सर्वत्रोत्सृष्टदण्डं च लोकः सत्कुरुते नरम्॥

A wicked self-praiser, impudent and law-breaking, is somehow still respected by society — reflecting on societal irony.

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आत्मबुद्धिः सुखं चैव गुरुबुद्धिर्विशेषतः।
परबुद्धिरर्विनाशाय स्त्रीबुद्धिः प्रलयंकरी॥

Trust in one’s own or the guru’s intellect leads to joy, but relying on others’ or a woman’s mind is said to cause ruin — a culturally biased verse.

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आत्मबुद्ध्या सुखी भूयात् गुरुबुद्ध्या विशेषतः।
बहुबुद्ध्या विनाशः स्यात् स्त्रीबुद्ध्या प्रलयो भवेत्॥

With one’s own intellect one may find happiness; more so with the guru’s. But relying on too many opinions, or a woman’s, brings ruin — again a cultur...

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आत्मभाग्यक्षतद्रव्यः स्त्रीद्रव्येणानुकम्पितः।
अर्थतः पुरुषो नारी या नारी सार्थतः पुमान्॥

A person who has lost his wealth or share and is supported by a woman’s property or kindness—such a man becomes valuable because of the woman, and lik...

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आत्मरक्षा हि सततं पूर्वं कार्या विजानता।
अग्नाविव हि संप्रोक्ता वृत्ती राजोपजीविनाम्॥

A wise person should always prioritize self-protection first, just as one protects oneself from fire. This is the guiding principle for those who live...

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एकदेशंदहेद् अग्निः शरीरं वा परं गतः।
सपुत्रदारं राजा तु घातयेद् अर्धयेत वा॥

Fire may destroy a part, or even the entire body when uncontrolled. Similarly, a king may destroy or punish even the family of a traitor or criminal. ...

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आत्मरक्षिततन्त्राणां सुपरीक्षितकारिणाम्।
आपदो नोपपद्यन्ते पुरुषाणां स्वदोषजाः॥

Those who carefully plan their self-preservation and act wisely rarely encounter dangers. Misfortunes usually arise from one’s own faults or negligenc...

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