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A wife who is harsh, quarrelsome, blames her husband, and visits other homes should be abandoned, even if mother of many children.
In a long passionate night, with blazing lamps, love takes over — even the bed becomes like an enemy, creaking loudly.
Even the mighty fall due to inner corruption — the son of a servant ended the lives of noble warriors who trusted him.
Youth, intoxicated like a mad elephant under the rule of love (Madana), is bound by the delicate shackles of extreme shyness. It drinks the waters of ...
Citizens do not respect a ruler who is overly timid, weak-minded, procrastinating, negligent, or addicted to sensual pleasures.
Even the ascetic’s forest, with its gentle breeze and fragrant flowers, stirs the hearts of those tormented by love—like bees buzzing in intoxication.
In highly corrupt tasks, the intelligence of wicked people becomes extremely sharp; just as an owl's vision becomes effective in darkness.
The sun gains radiance from absorbing the day; the moon achieves greatness embraced by night. Both shine due to contextual support.
Excessive pride destroys the wealth of a foolish man; pregnancy ruins a girl, and household life corrupts a Brahmin.
One should not trust a highly arrogant and self-conceited person. Even their own people destroy an angry king during adversity.
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