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One man’s sin, even under fate’s grip, can destroy an entire family. This warns about how personal moral failure affects collective destiny.
A poetic metaphor where the heroine mocks a king’s army: even a tiny bird in her eye—her glance—is more powerful than an entire army.
A single flaw, like ignorance, can destroy all virtues—just as one dark mark ruins a body. Thus, even one vice can overshadow brilliance.
Poverty, like a blemish on the moon, destroys a mountain of virtues. A poet observes that even one misfortune can eclipse all good qualities.
A single wise minister can elevate a king or prince to great wealth. Emphasizes the value of loyal and intelligent advisors in governance.
In the lion’s absence, weak animals mockingly claim dominance. This is a critique of chaotic times when true leaders are absent.
In the devastated forest, even deer and hares rest joyfully under trees, while an elephant, sick and exhausted, suffers. Power does not guarantee peac...
Despite access to fleeting pleasures, the soul longs for divine contemplation. We find no joy in temporary heavens but yearn for Hari’s feet.
Wild beasts, ignorant people, and even fragrance-bearing smoke lead minds astray. The sacred sandalwood tree is burned completely—some truths can’t be...
O blackbuck, why roam arrogantly? Don’t you see the jeweled tusk left behind from a fallen elephant? A poetic warning about pride and overstepping bou...
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