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When the world is overwhelmed by time (kali), one should courageously fix the mind on liberation.
A minister, even born in a noble family, cannot examine complex matters without sufficient knowledge of dharma, artha, and kama.
Observing the path of dharma, sages held conduct (achara) as the root of all penance and spiritual growth.
Based on trustworthy words, one believed in the fire-like power even in a tiny spark, like Raghava’s strength despite youthful appearance.
Though instructed to approach Shiva, the bashful woman forgets everything in the presence of her beloved, overwhelmed by love.
This verse criticizes those born into noble lineages (āśramas) who engage in unrighteous conduct. Even inherently soothing and auspicious things, like...
Even animals of noble birth—despite being lower beings—do not abandon their master or friend in times of calamity. Such loyalty is praised as even wil...
One must be cautious of unstable minds or individuals from base origins, for even occasional contact may corrupt virtue or affection. The shloka urges...
Just as small drops accumulate to form a lake, gradually collected merit through good deeds becomes vast. The same applies to learning and penance—don...
A wife endowed with noble conduct and righteous actions brings all auspiciousness. One who is blessed with such a wife should be considered not a mere...
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