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उपायकुशलं वैद्यं भृत्यसंदूषणे रतम्।
शूरमैश्वर्यकामं च यो न हन्ति स वध्यते॥

A physician skilled in plots, loyal servant destroyer, and a power-hungry man — if not removed, he deserves death.

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उपायज्ञश्च योगज्ञस् तत्त्वज्ञः प्रतिभानवान्।
स्वधर्मनिरतो नित्यं परस्त्रीषु पराङ्मुखः।
वक्तोहवांश्चित्रकथः स्यादकुण्ठितवाक् सदा॥

The ideal orator is a self-restrained, knowledgeable, courageous, chaste, and articulate person — full of wisdom and charm.

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उपायनीकृतं यत् तु सुहृत्सम्बन्धिबन्धुषु।
विवाहादिषु चाचारदत्तं ह्रीदत्तमेव तत्॥

Gifts during marriage, to friends or relatives — if given with modesty, retain their value even after ceremony.

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उपायपूर्वं लिप्सेत कालं वीक्ष्य समुत्पतेत्।
पश्चात्तापाय भवति विक्रमैकरसज्ञता॥

One must plan wisely and act at the right time — reckless courage without thought leads only to regret.

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उपायमास्थितस्यापि नश्यन्त्यर्थाः प्रमाद्यतः।
हन्ति नोपशयस्थोऽपि शयालुर्मृगयुर्मृगान्॥

Even with good strategies, carelessness ruins all — like a hunter who sleeps near prey and fails to strike.

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उपायानां च सर्वेषाम् उपायः पण्यसंभवः।
धनार्थं शस्यते ह्येकस् तदन्यः संशयात्मकः॥

Of all strategies, trade-based strategy is best for wealth. Others bring uncertainty — commerce is superior.

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उपाया युक्तयो मायाः कालयापनमुच्यते।
निरपायो जयस्तूर्णम् एक एव पराक्रमः॥

Strategies, tricks, and stalling — all may win, but true and quick victory comes only through valor.

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उपायेन जयो यादृग् रिपोस् तादृङ् न हेतिभिः।
उपायज्ञोऽल्पकायोऽपि न शूरैः परिभूयते॥

Victory depends more on strategy than weapons — even a small, wise man can defeat mighty warriors.

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उपायेन हि यच्छक्यं न तच्छक्यं पराक्रमैः।
काकी कनकसूत्रेण कृष्णसर्पमघातयत्॥

A clever crow killed a black serpent with a golden thread — intellect outwits force.

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उपायेन हि यच्छक्यं न तच्छक्यं पराक्रमैः।
शृगालेन हतो हस्ती गच्छता पङ्कवर्त्मना॥

A jackal slew an elephant by leading it into a swamp — intellect surpasses brute strength.

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