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एरण्डभिण्डार्कनलैः प्रभूतैरपि संभृतैः।
दारुकृत्यं यथा नास्ति तथा नाज्ञैः प्रयोजनम्॥

Just as castor, bhenda, and arka woods are unsuitable for sacred rituals, similarly, unwise individuals are of no use in significant matters.

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The ideal soup (sūḍa) is remembered as pure when made from eight elements like ela, karana, dhoomadeni, lambaraasa, and others.

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Due to delusion, beings wander endlessly into hell, heaven, or different wombs, caught in the net of worldly bondage.

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A king, understanding diplomacy, should control himself and act wisely using his abilities for the benefit of his kingdom.

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One who is clever and deceitful must use his skills not just to talk, but to act and secure his true benefit.

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Every sinful act bears fruit in the doer’s own life; just as one reaps the fruit of the seed one sows.

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Noble souls never indulge in harming others, as such restraint is the righteous conduct prescribed for the virtuous.

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A wise person should increase income, show growth, reduce expenses, and manage reversals strategically.

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O universal witness! In this situation, this seems right, appropriate, possible—but alas! I lack the power to do it.

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The world says sandal is cool, but a child's touch on the body surpasses even the coolness of sandalwood.

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