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Chasing past pleasures, the mind runs after fading stars. Who sees the blazing sun of truth, like death itself, standing still amid fleeting beauty?
A wretched man cannot enjoy what he has — like a dog submerged in water, licking droplets. Poverty of spirit makes one blind to abundance.
In greedy men obsessed with wealth and pleasure, riches reside like a maiden-jewel in another’s house — present but not theirs. Obsession renders owne...
If one doesn’t enjoy what one earns, it's as good as lost. Destiny binds through karma, and no one can reverse what’s ordained. Use wisely what’s give...
Wealth and life are meant for use, not mere preservation. He who hoards without joy protects emptiness — what value then in his guarded treasure?
The experiences of pleasure and pain are fruits of past merits and sins. Daily duties must be performed selflessly, without desire for results — that'...
Even amidst indulgence, one must not degrade the soul. Though born a lowly outcaste, human birth is rare and precious — one must not waste it.
Kalidasa shines in similes, Bharavi in depth of meaning, Dandin in wordcraft — but Magha alone holds all three. A beautiful tribute to poetic excellen...
The object used to describe your beauty has become itself pale in comparison. Such is the indifference of women — even the finest metaphors fail befor...
As the moon rose pale, marked by honey-smeared thinness, the night-bride reflected the joy and exhaustion of a long-awaited union.
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