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Mortals overpowered by hope and delusion live in pride and ignorance, unable to recognize the suffering caused by insult and disrespect.
Strategic deception: lure enemies with false hope, and then betray them. This shloka advises using hope itself as a tool for warfare and manipulation.
Those enslaved to hope are slaves to the world. But one who conquers hope, becomes master of the universe, free from all dependence.
Those who are slaves to hope are indeed slaves of all beings. But if hope itself becomes their servant, the entire world bows before them.
Hope gives birth to illusion (Maya), envy, violence, and ingratitude. Such destructive offspring corrupt society and ruin moral integrity.
The tree of worldly existence is rooted in ignorance and encircled by the vines of hope. Who can dare to destroy such a tree only by mere speech?
The vine of desire, nourished by hope, yields nothing but suffering. Just like the sun moves across the sky, yet people keep desiring the same signs e...
One whose mind is clouded by hope rejoices excessively at success and despairs at failure. This wave-like instability disrupts spiritual balance.
Dry up the lake of hope with the heat of austerity. Nurture inner contentment, purify the body’s pain, and shed the impurity clinging to the soul.
A servant who serves only to fulfill his own hopes is no true servant. Likewise, a master who seeks only personal benefit is no true lord.
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