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एते चांशकलाः पुंसः कृष्णस्तु भगवान् स्वयम्।
इन्द्रारिव्याकुलं लोकं मृडयन्ति युगे युगे॥

All divine forms are mere parts of Him—Krishna is the Supreme Being. He incarnates age after age to protect the world, relieving it from suffering and...

एते चान्ये च बहवः प्रयोगाः पारदारिकाः।
देशे देशे प्रवर्तन्ते राजभिः संप्रवर्तिताः॥

These and other complex procedures, involving alchemy and metals, are regionally practiced, often initiated by kings. They represent royal patronage, ...

न त्वेवैतान् प्रयुञ्जीत राजा लोकहिते रतः।
निगृहीतारिषड्वर्गस् तथा विजयते महीम्॥

A righteous king, controlling his inner enemies (lust, anger, etc.), should not engage in harmful practices. Ruling with virtue and restraint leads to...

एते चान्ये च बहवो दोषाः प्रादुर्भवन्त्युत।
नृपतौ मार्दवोपेते हर्षुले च युधिष्ठिर॥

When a king becomes too soft and joyous, many faults and dangers arise. Firmness in rule is essential. Even Yudhishthira is cautioned to balance compa...

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