One whose knowledge is confined to books and whose wealth is in the possession of others, can use neither his knowledge nor wealth when the need for them arises.

As long as your body is healthy and under control and death is distant, try to save your soul; when death is immanent what can you do?

This sutra enjoins a rule of morality. It says nobody should be disrespected. A man can impress evdrybnody by his virtues. Disrespecting others means downfall of our own virtues. A person who disrespects others, in a way disrespect himself. A virtuous man does not disrespect his friend or vevn his enemy. Disrespect to enemy can investigate him toreact. The best thing is to destroy him completely. For a ruler this is very important.

A permanent relationship is dependent on particular purpose or wealth.

He who has wealth has friends and relations; he alone survives and is respected as a man.

If people of one''s own side have good conduct, it adds power to oneself. The misconduct on the contrary render one powerless. The enemy taks advantage of it. A skilled statesman never allows enemy to win over.

The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.