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There is only one true Self in all beings. The ignorant think there are many, like confusing space or light to be separate. This echoes Advaita philos...
In pure families, only one flaw is present: when descendants exceed their ancestors, they often overshadow and erase past fame. This paradox of glory ...
In dance and rhythm, the simplest beat (ādi tāla) brings joy. Rāsaka dance using this becomes soothing to listeners. Simplicity in music creates aesth...
Dharma is the only true friend—it alone follows even after death. All else—wealth, friends, body—perishes. Righteousness is our only lasting companion...
One wise ruler works for the world’s good. Many others, despite appearing brilliant, bring ruin. Leadership is not about appearance but inner intent.
The one soul pervades all beings, just as one moon appears in many waters. The analogy teaches Advaita—one in many, many in one.
A childless woman’s only grief is mental—the sorrow of not having progeny. There is no other source of pain. This verse compassionately addresses the ...
The best gift is peace (sandiḥ). All other gifts are incomplete if friendship is absent. Reconciliation and goodwill are greater than material offerin...
Even in the same task, people differ in nature. Like fire at a wedding and fire at a cremation—same element, different purpose. External similarity do...
Trees from the same earth—some good, some thorny—burn each other in conflict. Similarly, family feuds destroy lineages. Discord within kin leads to ru...
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