He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is attachment. Thus one should discard attachment to be happy.

There are three gems upon this earth; food, water, and pleasing words - fools (mudhas) consider pieces of rocks as gems.

All the creatures are pleased by loving words; and therefore we should address words that are pleasing to all, for there is no lack of sweet words.

No one should ever be disrespected.

Poverty, disease, sorrow, imprisonment and other evils are the fruits borne by the tree of one's own sins.

Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.

Religion is preserved by wealth; knowledge by diligent practice; a king by conciliatory words; and a home by a dutiful housewife.