In his ignorance of the whole truth, each person maintains his own arrogant point of view.

'As I am, so are these. As are these, so am I.' Drawing the parallel to yourself, neither kill nor get others to kill.

For those who are always courteous and respectful of elders, four things increase: life, beauty, happiness and strength.

Hatred does not cease through hatred at any time. Hatred ceases through love. This is an unalterable law.

Turn away from mischief. Again and again, turn away. Before sorrow befalls you.

Just as a line drawn on water with a stick will quickly vanish and will not last long; even so, brahmins, is human life like a line drawn on water. It is short, limited, and brief; it is full of suffering. One should do good and live a pure life; for none who is born can escape death.

Treat others with respect. How you treat others will be how they treat you.