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If you give up even a few gold particles after long association, the pain is like fire—yet the esteem for gold disappears.
One should not wear garments that are overused, unripe, excessively bold, burnt, torn, or revealing both internally and externally.
One lives happily with wealth, nobly with knowledge, barely with skill—but without work, one doesn’t live at all.
One with extreme darkness, no body odor, crow-like voice, short tuft, cowardice, and dull intellect is like a demon with donkey features.
One should avoid excessive greed, though basic desires may remain; over-greed leads to downfall.
Even a powerful king addicted to drinking cannot achieve goals—like fire that can't burn if it's always drinking.
Kumudvati bore a son named Atithi from Kakutstha, as if born from the grace of the last quarter of the night.
One who lets a guest wait while indulging in drinking or meat-eating commits serious moral failure.
The householder who honors guests is upholding the highest dharma, say the wise.
Mental honor to a guest surpasses even a hundred Vedic sacrifices, say sages.
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