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A prince who seeks fame, eats excessively, befriends drunkards and cheats, is bound to fail—highlighting the danger of undisciplined leadership.
A common man becomes prosperous when he has divine support, is born to wise parents, or suddenly gains status. Luck often transforms ordinary lives.
A fool who follows the crowd, a crazy scholar, a drunkard at brothels—these are like living wish trees to prostitutes: constantly exploited.
The hunter who regrets harming innocent beings reflects that even kings’ palaces hide enemies. He laments his cruelty and rare human compassion.
Scriptural rule: a group of five lower-varna men should not accompany three learned Brahmins—emphasizing social stratification and ritual purity.
Another regulation warning that nine women and a few lower caste men should not travel with three Brahmins—again stressing purity and caution.
A lion never thinks: “I am weak, alone, poor.” This contrasts royal courage with human insecurity, urging strength regardless of circumstance.
You claim "I am alone" without realizing the ancient sage within you who witnesses every sinful deed. Conscience cannot be escaped.
The self that you think is alone is constantly observed by the sage within—who accounts for both good and evil. Inner witness never sleeps.
Only Śiva truly understood his beloved’s nature and drank poison while others debated. It shows true love and courage in contrast to indecisive gods.
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