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इदं प्रकृत्या विषयैर्वशीकृतं
परस्परस्त्रीधनलोलुपं जगत्।
सनातने वर्त्मनि साधुसेविते
प्रतिष्ठते दण्डभयोपपीडितम्॥

By nature, people are enslaved by desires; only under fear of punishment do they tread the righteous path.

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In this world, it's rare that a man’s worth is truly judged by his virtues—it’s often overlooked by superficial appearances.

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The mere memory of Indra’s thunderbolt is said to cause miscarriage among demonesses—it carries celestial power.

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These lotus flowers, seen in a woman's face, are said to outshine the moon and rob others of their pride in beauty.

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This rare day, awaited for millennia, has arrived—why worry about the inevitable death that follows?

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Obsessed with gain and loss, future plans, and constant thoughts, people wear out their lifespan.

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Your moon-like face is flawless, your lips like ripe fruit, your eyes radiant as blue lilies—your whole being is the ocean of beauty.

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Those who truly see the world as one family are noble and peaceful—their hearts are vast, and they deserve reverence.

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The world must be preserved with rightful effort; like a flower withers in heat, so does life without emotional discipline.

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In the sky’s lake, the moon blooms like a white lotus, while its internal blemish appears as a bee—a poetic vision of beauty and flaw.

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