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One who keeps company with wise, generous people and befriends the ungreedy never falters in life.
Even in bondage, one who associates with the truthful and wise is blessed, unlike those ruled by the wicked.
A base person accepted by the noble does not become noble—just like a dog ruled by Bhairava is not a lion.
Without noble approval, one must not act—even Rahu lost his head for drinking nectar with the gods.
One desiring to elevate their lineage should always associate with noble people and renounce the low-minded.
A noble person speaks less, while the base talk excessively. Gold doesn't make noise like brass does—true worth lies in quiet dignity.
Even the most respectable man, if he desires a courtesan, becomes her servant—then what of ordinary virtuous people?
Even the Supreme Vishnu had to bow and ask the ocean for gems like Kaustubha—sometimes even greats must request from the lesser.
The best give unasked, the average give when asked, the worst refuse even when begged—revealing levels of generosity.
A man is judged by his brothers' merits; one who lives off the fate of women (daughter, wife, sister) is the worst.
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