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Renounce all: lust, anger, fear, greed, arrogance, delusion, intoxication, sleep, envy, laziness, atheism—only then can one attain wisdom and peace.
Abandon attachment to desire, anger, and delusion. Ask: Who am I? Those lacking self-knowledge are bound for hellish suffering.
Though endowed with great qualities, one born with demonic nature turns arrogant, intoxicated by his own excellence and form.
People boast proudly when describing heaven’s beauty, but become timid when asked about the means to attain it — a satire on empty praise.
A chaste woman may willingly reduce herself to austerity, living only on flowers and fruits, but never desires or even names another man after her hus...
Let the wind burn me, let the moon shower sparks—bring me my beloved! Let any hardship fall upon me, but let my love return.
The path may be long, the road difficult. Still, ultimately, one must rely only on divine grace.
Even milk may bring misfortune, but noble people still praise the sacred cow — just as they honor sweet, truth-speaking speech despite misfortunes.
Youthful desire causes unbearable fever and affliction; it disturbs body, mind, and friendships. Why fear external planets when such inner ruin arises...
I, Rāvaṇa, have seen all these women unclothed, yet my mind remains untouched — a claim to self-control amidst sensual indulgence.
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