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One’s nature doesn't change despite being among labels or ornaments — even in milk-ocean, a crow remains black.
One who mentally or physically harms teacher, father, or mother incurs sin equal to killing an embryo — the gravest sin.
Once the goal is achieved, even the guru, doctor, or messenger is considered dispensable — a warning against opportunism.
Ten teachers equal one Acharya, a hundred Acharyas equal a father, but a thousand fathers can’t match the honor due to a mother.
Travelers feel joy revisiting the same lake, unlike the bitter ocean — a metaphor for gentle familiarity vs. harsh grandeur.
One who gifts shoes to a worthy Brahmin attains divine realms — even small gifts with intent yield great merit.
A bee is drawn by fragrance from afar — better a small gain without danger than risky wealth like sandal guarded by snakes.
A love scene painted in nature — a peacock writes on the breast of a beloved near the Shipra river; an erotic yet poetic vision.
A wise person thinks of both strategy and risk — like the foolish crane lost all its young to the cunning mongoose.
A servant who succeeds using a certain strategy is praised only for that, regardless of other qualities — shows selective judgment.
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