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Even a face adorned with ear-lotus finds no glory if the eyes don’t shine—true beauty lies in expression.
The dangling earrings and the gentle curve of her smile make the necklace look heavy—the true ornament is her grace.
God, uncertain how to enhance the face, added dark eyebrows—expressing divine craftsmanship and poetic wit.
Jealous wives may enter ears, but not the beloved’s eyes—courtesy and affection arise from habit, not force.
Daily homage to the Jina, practice of charity, vows, and learning scriptures should be the life of a devout listener.
One should firmly resolve to perform duties, for a man who completely avoids action inevitably meets downfall.
Even after being advised by loving kin, a man driven by desire neglects duty and ignores good counsel—root of all misfortune.
A king’s primary duty is to protect those who surrender. King Śibi became renowned for saving a dove from a hawk.
Each day, one must cheerfully observe small vows, for death strikes regardless of effort—even in those greatly accomplished.
Regular accumulation is wise, but hoarding leads to ruin—like the greedy jackal shot while storing excess.
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