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एतान्येव तु बन्धाय सप्त सूक्ष्माणि सर्वदा।
भूरादीनां विरागोऽत्र संभवेद् यस्तु मुक्तये॥

The seven subtle elements—earth (bhū), water, fire, air, ether, mind, and ego—bind the soul. Only dispassion towards them brings liberation. One must ...

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एता याः प्रेक्षसे लक्ष्मीश् छत्त्रचामरचञ्चलाः।
स्वप्न एष महाबुद्धे दिनानि त्रीणि पञ्च च॥

O wise one, those luxurious items—parasols, fans, and riches—are fleeting. What you see as grandeur is merely a short-lived dream, lasting three or fi...

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एता रावणजीमूताद् बाणधारा विनिःसृताः।
विभान्ति राममासाद्य वारिधारा वषं यथा॥

The arrows shot by Ravana were like dark monsoon clouds. Yet, as they approached Rama, they looked like streams of rain, shining beautifully. Even att...

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एतावच्छक्यमस्माभिर् वक्तुं त्वं गुणवानिति।
रत्नाकरस्य रत्नौघपरिच्छेदे तु के वयम्॥

We can only say you possess virtues. As for comprehending the full treasure of your qualities—it’s like counting the jewels of the ocean. Who are we t...

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एतावज् जन्मसाफल्यं देहिनामिह देहिषु।
प्राणैरर्थैर्धिया वाचा श्रेय एवाचरेत् सदा॥

This is the true purpose of life—to constantly engage in actions that promote the highest good, using one’s life, wealth, intellect, and speech. Life ...

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एतावज् जन्मसाफल्यं यदनायत्तवृत्तिता।
ये पराधीनतां यातास् ते वै जीवन्ति के मृताः॥

True success in life is in living independently. Those who become dependent are as good as dead. Freedom is life; dependence is a living death.

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एतावता नन्वनुमेयशोभि काञ्चीगुणस्थानमनिन्दितायाः।
आरोपितं यद् गिरिशेन पश्चाद् अनन्यनारीकमनीयमङ्कम्॥

The slender waist of Parvati is adorned with a shimmering waistband—a gift from Shiva. Its charm surpasses all women. The poetic imagery captures divi...

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एतावतैव कार्येण मन्यध्वं नो कृतार्थताम्।
कर्तव्यानां परा काष्ठा नेदानीं विद्यते खलु॥

Do not assume the task is complete. Greater responsibilities lie ahead. The current duty is just one milestone—there remains no finality in righteous ...

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एतावत् सरसि सरोरुहस्य कृत्यं
भित्त्वाम्भः सपदि बहिर्विनिर्गतं यत्।
सौरभ्यं विकसनमिन्दिरानिवासस् तत्
सर्वं दिनकरकृत्यमामनन्ति॥

A lotus blooms, emits fragrance, and becomes the seat of Lakshmi—all because of the sun. Likewise, greatness in others is enabled by some higher influ...

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एतावदेव पर्याप्तं भिक्षोरेकान्तशायिनः।
न तस्य म्रियते कश्चिन् म्रियते सोऽस्य कस्यचित्॥

For a monk sleeping alone under the sky, even a little is enough. He neither causes nor suffers death in others, for he lives in total detachment and ...

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