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Deluded by hope of royal favor and wealth, many waste their lives in vain flattery, unaware death draws near.
It’s no surprise that kings reward those who please them—but strange is an idol that, when worshipped, turns into an enemy.
The garden’s guardian, lacking wisdom, allowed harsh winds to ruin the beauty—symbolizing ignorance leading to destruction.
Though this tree was burned, it now perfumes the air with its fragrance—noble souls offer good even when destroyed.
These are names of different arrowheads: Aramukha, Kshurapra, Gopuccha, Ardha-Chandra, Suchimukha, Bhalla, Vatsadanta, Dvibhallaka—used in ancient war...
Arrowheads vary in design—“Karnikā,” “Kākatuṇḍa,” and many others exist across regions, reflecting regional diversity in ancient warfare.
Different arrowheads serve distinct battle functions: slicing armor, penetrating shields, or striking the head, each with specialized design.
Specific arrowheads were meant for precise strikes—Bhalla for heart, Dvibhalla for stringing, and others for piercing armor or targets.
What value are pleasures—homes, horses, music—if liberation is possible by renouncing them? Hence the wise head to the forest for penance.
The elephant arrogantly rejoices in destroying a garden unaware that summer drought awaits—symbolizing pride before downfall.
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