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The yogi longs for the day he becomes like Shiva—peaceful, unattached, free from karma, needing nothing.
One who disrespects even the guru who gave a single syllable is reborn as a dog or an outcaste for hundreds of births.
This verse praises how singular things—like Ganga, sandalwood, moon, pearl—outshine impure forms, contrasting divine fame with enemy infamy.
In Treta Yuga, offerings into the sacred fire and gifts on the altar were deemed most auspicious.
A ruler should be focused, secretive, observant, and ever-alert among rivals—thus shall he govern effectively.
Concentration and resolve are like muscles—they strengthen with daily practice and consistent effort.
A richly poetic depiction of a lover delicately worshipping his beloved's body, ending in a kiss filled with devotion and bliss.
You desire to renounce all for a trifle—power, youth, beauty—for something small. You seem foolish, lacking discernment.
Your glory is so great, O king, that even the eleven Rudras bow to Gauri—your fame elevates even the divine.
When all eleven forces are in Govinda, what can planets like Shani, Mars, and Sun do? A devotional affirmation of divine supremacy.
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