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उचितामुपास्य रुचिताम् अभिधेहि गिरं निरन्तरावहितः।
अप्यायतिमति पुरुषे प्रभुणा कलुषेण भूयते कथिते॥

Worship what’s fitting and speak words pleasing and focused, for even the intelligent can be corrupted by bad rulers.

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With proper thought, good sayings become beautiful — just like knowledge refined through realization of truth.

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As a frog croaks atop a raised rock, seeing the sun, clouds gather and shower rains — even arrogance has consequence.

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Do not compete with great ones like the sun who give light without pride — even from afar, their glory defeats rivals.

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Your necklace, resting on high bosoms and swaying to the hips, trembles the heart — such is the beauty of your form.

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One who descends from height but offers joy is desirable; but one who rises from low to high is even more commendable.

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The knowledgeable one knows how to speak beautifully — even amidst birds and music, clarity shines like Krishna’s charioteer.

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One who has risen high must guard themselves more carefully, for a fall from heights is the most painful.

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A king, like sacred sound entering creation, neutralizes the instability of the world immediately upon arrival.

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Birds and creatures react to the sweet call of the young cuckoo; its melodic chirping surpasses noise with pure joy.

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