Who realises all the happiness he desires? Everything is in the hands of God. Therefore one should learn contentment.

Trees on a riverbank, a woman in another man's house, and kings without counselors go without doubt to swift destruction.

If a king is energetic, his subjects will be equally energetic. If he is reckless, they will not only be reckless likewise, but also eat into his works.

Our bodies are perishable, wealth is not at all permanent and death is always nearby. Therefore we must immediately engage in acts of merit.

Generosity, pleasing address, courage and propriety of conduct are not acquired, but are inbred qualities.

At the time of the pralaya (universal destruction) the oceans are to exceed their limits and seek to change, but a saintly man never changes.

A learned man is honoured by the people.A learned man commands respect everywhere for his learning. Indeed, learning is honoured everywhere.