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ऋतेन जीवेदनृतेन जीवेन्
मितेन जीवेत् प्रमितेन जीवेत्।
सत्यानृताभ्यामथवापि जीवेत्
श्ववृत्तिमेकां परिवर्जयेत् तु॥

Live by truth if possible, or even by untruth if needed; live frugally or with restraint—but avoid living like a shameless dog.

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Without proper direction, capability is hard to discern; sudden appointments often prove faulty.

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He who preserves the cause for which affection arose, and protects it—he alone is a true friend of lasting connection.

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Without a general, even the mightiest army crumbles in battle like an anthill when struck.

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Priests, teachers, disciples, relatives—all must be respected if they are guided by sacred knowledge and right conduct.

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Even prosperous demons are bewildered and proud; what motive would the unrighteous have to follow the path of dharma?

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We heard a divine bull was being praised here and thus arrived with melodious song—but this cow-pen near the pasture feels sacred indeed!

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Even sages and gods uphold truth; one who speaks truth achieves the highest in this world.

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Even austere sages, overwhelmed by fate, sometimes abandon severe disciplines and fall prey to passion and anger.

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Sages, Manus, gods, powerful sons of Manu, all are but partial manifestations of Lord Hari—even the progenitors.

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