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आर्तार्ते मुदिते हृष्टा प्रोषिते मलिना कृशा।
मृते म्रियेत या पत्यौ सा स्त्री ज्ञेया पतिव्रता॥

A woman who mourns her husband in sorrow, rejoices in his happiness, and dies upon his death—is the true pativratā (devoted wife).

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Offering charity to the suffering, worshipping the empty form, and cremating the helpless earns one the merit of an ashvamedha (great sacrifice).

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A small offering given with faith to distressed Brahmins yields boundless results—even if the amount is minimal, intention counts most.

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None is as sorrowful as I am, and none as merciful as You, Lord. Why then do You not protect me when our positions are perfectly suited?

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Even an enemy, if terrified or distressed and seeking refuge, must be protected—this is the duty of the noble.

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If a dog appears with moist eyes, or carries dry skin or bones—it's an omen of misfortune or even death.

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Though your breasts and hips are moist, you cast off the cloth as if to drink sunlight—poetic eroticism fused with divine metaphor.

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As Ambika weaves moonlight into her hair and Ganga flows in Shiva's locks, each divine symbol in the cosmic dance purifies us.

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Her feet painted with wet lac—my first chance to fan her face with breath—marks the start of my devotional service.

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The wise delight in noble actions, pursue prosperous duties, and never envy what is good—they are truly enlightened.

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