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A maiden should remain unmarried until death rather than be wed to an unworthy man—never compromise on merit.
Under the sway of insatiable desire, arrogance, and delusion, fools adopt false doctrines and impure lifestyles.
Women entice, withdraw, charm, and abandon—they extract everything, yet remain unpredictable and unknowable.
A noble mind never craves petty gain. Instead, one should nurture generosity, influence, and fame in the world.
If desire fulfilled all wishes like a rain-god, the earth would always be fertile, cows ever-giving, and trees constantly fruit-bearing—an idealized u...
The world behaves according to desire. As the kings behave, so do the subjects. The moral and ethical behavior of a ruler directly influences the soci...
In the jungle of worldly life, with the tiger of desire, the snake of bad thoughts, and the thorny paths of sense pleasures, wise people never find de...
Even the deadly blow of desire is bearable when the hope of union with the beloved exists. The heart finds creative ways to survive, and memory itself...
During amorous play, the beloved’s body exudes sweat like the fragrant rain of spring flowers, revealing Cupid’s dominion over even the strongest hear...
Among ascetics, the one who has mastered his senses is victorious. He shines like a gem atop a crown, with greatness even the elements obey.
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