1. Agni is considered as worshipable person for the twice born people and the Brahman for the other castes people. Similarly the husband for the wife and the guest who comes for the lunch.
2. As the Gold is tested in four ways such as rubbing, cutting, heating and beating similarly the man should be tested by these four things such as his renunciation, behavior, traits and his actions.
3. A thing may be fearful as long as it has not overtaken you, but once it has come upon you, try to overcome without hesitation.
4. Though the mother has given birth to the babies under the same stars, they are not same as the thousand fruits of the Badari tree.
5. Persons who are clear in their dealings do not like to hold an office of profit, he who desires nothing does not care for bodily decoration, he who is partially educated cannot speak in concurrence and he who speaks out clearly cannot deceive anyone.
6. Foolish envy the knowledgeable people similarly poor men are envious of the rich, prostitute women are jealous of pure women, and ugly ladies are envious of beautiful ladies.
7. Study is ruined by lethargic approach, money is lost when given to others on trust, a farmer who sows his seed sparingly is ruined, and an army is lost without the commander.
8. Learning can be retained when it is put into practice, prestige of the family can be maintained through good behavior, and recognition to a respectable person is given by his outstanding qualities.
9. Religion is preserved by wealth, knowledge by meticulous practice, a king by appeasing words, and a home by obedient housewife.
10. Those who curse vedic wisdom, who make mockery of the life style recommended in the Shastra, and who laugh at men of peaceful temperament can be in grief unnecessarily.
11. Charity can puts an end to poverty, virtuous conduct to misery, carefulness to ignorance, and careful analysis to fear.
12. No disease is as destructive as lust, no rival like infatuation, no fire like anger, and no happiness like divine knowledge.
13. A man come on the earth alone and goes from there alone. He experiences consequences of his actions alone no matter whether it is good or bad and at the end he goes to hell or the heaven alone.
14. Heaven is like a straw to the person who has the knowledge of spiritual life so is life to a courageous man; a woman to the man who has subdued his senses; and the universe to the person who is without attachment for the world.
15. Learning is like a companion on the journey; a wife in the house; medicine in sickness; and religious values only associated after death.
16. Rainwater for the sea is useless so is food for one who has already eaten, gift to the wealthy person is in vain and a burning lamp during the morning hours is useless.
17. No water can be compared to rainwater; no strength like one's own strength; no light like that of the eyesight; and no riches more cherished than food grain.
18. The poor wish for treasures; animals for the speech; men wish for heaven; and divine persons for salvation.
19. The power of truth is supporting the Earth, it is the power of truth that makes the sunshine and blow the wind and thus indeed all things rest upon truth.
20. The Goddess of wealth is not stable, and so is the life breath. The duration of life is not certain, and the place of residence is uncertain, but in all this inconsistent world religious values alone is immovable... Read More
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