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इज्याध्ययनदानानि तपः सत्यं धृतिः क्षमा।
अलोभ इति मार्गोऽयं धर्मस्याष्टविधः स्मृतः॥

Worship, study, charity, truth, forbearance, forgiveness, and absence of greed—these eight form the noble path of dharma.

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The first four aims of life may be pursued superficially, but the final four can dwell only in the heart of a great soul.

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When prāṇa moves through the Iḍā nāḍī, associated with the moon, it is favorable for calm and auspicious actions.

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Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumṇā are the main nāḍīs in the body, while others like Gāndhārī, Puṣā, and Hastijihvā assist in subtle energy circulation.

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These ten nāḍīs—including Alambuṣā, Kūhū, and Śaṅkhinī—are vital for sustaining life through breath and energy.

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Iḍā flows from the left nostril, Piṅgalā from the right; Suṣumṇā rises through the palate, leading to the gate of Brahman.

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When energy flows through the Iḍā nāḍī linked to earth and water, it favors steady and peaceful endeavors.

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Iḍā is the lunar nāḍī—cool and left-sided; Piṅgalā is solar—intense and right-sided. Their balance is vital in yogic practice.

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Around this cremation ground, one hears ominous bird cries—symbolizing a barren place where even noble souls find no meaning.

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From one side, the peacock cries; from another, Cupid strikes with fierce arrows. The thunderclouds roar—my love, without my lord, I am undone.

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