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A wise man conquers hope with reality, avoids attachment, and manages hunger through discipline—transcendence through restraint.
Appoint trustworthy people at all income gateways and collect wealth as the sun draws water from all sources—quietly, steadily.
Earnings and spending, resolving doubts, and constant pursuit of knowledge—these are the three fruits of good ministers.
Women’s duty is remembered as managing food, wealth, cleanliness, sacred fire, and household safety—rooted in traditional roles.
He who balances income/expenditure, keeps secrets, and speaks kindly to advisors can rule the world—ideal governance.
She resumes quarrel as before—doesn’t let clothes slip, controls her anger, allows affectionate touch—showing feminine grace in love-fight.
Even minimal action yields greatness; better to live simply within sacred India than roam restlessly—glorifying calm rooted life.
Spend one-fourth of income; even a low-oil lamp shines long—wise financial moderation ensures prosperity.
Spend only a fourth of earnings; a well-filled lamp shines longer—emphasizing financial prudence and long-term planning.
As I arrived unexpectedly, you sweetly accused me like a thief, binding me not with force but with flowers and affection—a playful romantic scene.
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