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Should one save the entire lineage or preserve the righteous self? Wise ones choose self over clan—because not all things hold equal value.
Plagues and famines are disastrous, yet one thing is worse—greed of rulers. For subjects, the king’s greed outweighs all other afflictions.
Wives torn between fear of breaking vows or appearing naive spend the night in anxious pacing. A subtle portrayal of a woman’s inner conflict and hono...
Rejected by one lotus, the bee lovingly kisses another with fragrant red petals—shaking with anger. A metaphor for shifting affection or rebound love.
In one place, Vedas are chanted; in another, deer are hunted. Elsewhere, sacrifice smoke rises. Some welcome guests properly; others only debate scrip...
Whether in a forest or city, a parrot is unhappy if it lacks freedom. One may live among equals or under rule—without inner freedom, joy is absent.
Countless beings desire a drop of honey. One who lacks compassion should not consume it. A subtle call for selflessness and awareness of collective ne...
The glow on women’s faces, like the red of betel leaf, lasts only as long as its presence. A metaphor for fleeting beauty and worldly charm.
Among travelers of the same caravan, omens (birds) reveal different fortunes. Destiny varies despite shared paths. Fate is personal and unpredictable.
Some rivers sparkle with blue light from crystal banks; others reflect dark volcanic flow. Yet both originate from divine Ganga. Differences in path d...
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