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एतेषां नवचक्राणाम् एकैकं ध्यायतो मुनेः।
सिद्धयो मुक्तिसहिताः करस्थाः स्युर्दिने दिने॥

A sage meditating on these nine chakras daily attains both spiritual powers and liberation. The body becomes a divine temple.

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एतेषामनुकूलो दक्षिणधृष्टौ शठश्चेति।
भेदचतुष्टयमेषां वदाम्युदाहरणमेकैकम्॥

Four types of clever deceit—friendly, bold, shameless, secretive—are explained through examples. Understanding these helps guard oneself in society.

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एतेषु हा तरुणमारुतधूयमान-
दावानलैः कवलितेषु महीरुहेषु।
अम्भो न चेज् जलद मुञ्चसि मा विमुञ्च वज्रं
पुनः क्षिपसि निर्दय कस्य हेतोः॥

Trees are burned by wild summer winds, yet the cloud remains stingy with rain. A cry to Indra—why strike lightning when you won’t provide water?

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एते संततभृज्यमानचणकामोदप्रधाना मनः
कर्ष्यन्त्यूषरसंनिवेशजरठच्छायाः स्थलीग्रामकाः।
तारुण्यातिशयाग्रपामरवधूसोल्लासहस्तग्रह-
भ्राम्यत्पीवरयन्त्रकघ्वनिरसद्गम्भीरगेहोदराः॥

Even the barren village homes filled with pounding grain and youthful laughter resound with passion. Amid rusticity, love and life dance loudly.

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एते संप्रति वैमनस्यमनिशं निःशङ्कमातन्वते
कान्तारस्थलपद्मिनीपरिमलैरानन्दितेन्दिन्दिराः।
उन्मीलत्सहकारकाननतटीवाचालपुंस्कोकिल-
ध्वानाकर्णनकांदिशीकपथिकावस्कन्दिनो वासराः॥

These days, with fragrant lotuses and cuckoos singing in the blooming forest, still carry the pain of discord. Spring can’t cure hearts divided.

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एते समुल्लसद्भासो राजन्ते कुन्दकोरकाः।
शीतभीता लताकुन्दम् आश्रिता इव तारकाः॥

The blooming jasmine buds gleam like stars in moonlight, as if the cold-fearing stars have descended and nestled amidst the cool-flowered jasmine cree...

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एते स्निग्धतमा इति मा मा
क्षुद्रेषु कुरुत विश्वासम्।
सिद्धार्थानामेषां स्नेहोऽप्यश्रूणि पातयति॥

Do not trust the seemingly affectionate words of selfish men; even the success of such individuals can lead to betrayal and tears.

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एते हि कामकलिताः परिमललीनालिवलयहुंकारैः।
सूचितदानाः करिणो बध्यन्ते क्षिप्रमबलाभिः॥

These elephants, overwhelmed by lust and distracted by the buzzing of fragrant-seeking bees, are quickly captured by clever women.

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एते हि गुणाः पङ्कज सन्तोऽपि न ते प्रकाशमायान्ति।
यल् लक्ष्मीवसतेस् तव मधुपैरुपभुज्यते कोशः॥

O lotus, your qualities are many, yet hidden; since the bees already enjoy your nectar, your virtues remain unrevealed to the world.

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एते हि जीवाश् चिद्भावा भवे भावनया हिताः।
ब्रह्मणः कलिताकाराः सहस्रायुतकोटिशः॥

These souls are consciousness-formed entities, beneficial through contemplation. Each is a manifestation of the Infinite Brahman in countless forms.

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