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उत्तमकुलेऽपि जातः सेवां विदधाति नीचलोकस्य।
वदति च वाचं नीचाम् उदरेश्वरपीडितो मर्त्यः॥

Even one born in a noble family may serve the lowly or speak poorly when driven by hunger—highlighting how necessity can alter dignity.

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The finest youth is visibly drawn to romantic cues; when the beloved is present, even subtle hints stir the body—who can stop Cupid’s play?

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Everyone enjoys high-quality items, but only the refined can appreciate even corrupted things—unlike you, oh monkey!

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Her waist curves like a snake, causing divine beings to tug at her like Mandara mountain during churning—such is her allure.

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The fire of poetry burns within, lighting up Saraswati, who feels modest and retreats inward—symbolizing deep, sacred inspiration.

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Seeing the face of a superior opponent, the weaker lowers his head, witnessing a battle of life and death unfolding.

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Fixated only on the best woman, like an elephant toward a lotus pond, you disrupt friendships and grasp everything with force.

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The best acts upon thoughts; the mediocre speaks them; the worst neither believes nor does anything, only boasting about ancestors.

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If nurtured, even the best becomes content—like a tree blessed by feet watering its roots, not by itself.

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A noble's anger lasts a moment, a mediocre's for hours, the base for days, and the wicked never forgive—highlighting emotional maturity.

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