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When one evil-doer is killed, the well-being of many is ensured; such a slaying, though violent, is considered meritorious.
If one can conquer their own mind, the entire world is conquered; if not, even one's own son cannot be won over.
Though my head was struck down, you showed no mercy; yet now, seeing your own mistakes, you’ll understand the value of my sacrifice.
Giving fully to one and little to another despite equal merit shows partiality; such gifts arising from attachment or hatred are hollow.
Seeing someone act wrongly, others imitate—such is the blind nature of society; true judgment is rare.
To fulfill one person’s desire, fools commit sins, causing suffering that echoes over many lifetimes.
Fortunate is the rise of the cloud that reflects the entire world with its mountains and forests on its face. A poetic praise of grandeur.
Before I reach the end of one sorrow, another arises—like the endless ocean’s waves.
If one is already drowning in the ocean of worldly sin, why should a minor moral burden worry the fearful soul?
One Supreme God manifests in different forms—Bhavani for enjoyment, Durga in war, Kali in anger, Vishnu among men.
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