vadapav Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Posted March 9, 2015 12. He is a true friend who does not forsake us in time of need, misfortune, famine, or war, in a king's court, or at the crematorium (smasana). Quote
vadapav Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Posted March 9, 2015 13. He who gives up what is imperishable for that which perishable, loses that which is imperishable; and doubtlessly loses that which is perishable also. Quote
vadapav Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Posted March 9, 2015 14. A wise man should marry a virgin of a respectable family even if she is deformed. He should not marry one of a low-class family, through beauty. Marriage in a family of equal status is preferable. Quote
vadapav Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Posted March 9, 2015 15. Do not put your trust in rivers, men who carry weapons, beasts with claws or horns, women, and members of a royal family. Quote
vadapav Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Posted March 9, 2015 16. Even from poison extract nectar, wash and take back gold if it has fallen in filth, receive the highest knowledge (Krsna consciousness) from a low born person; so also a girl possessing virtuous qualities (stri-ratna) even if she be born in a disreputable family. Quote
vadapav Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Posted March 9, 2015 17. Women have hunger two-fold, shyness four-fold, daring six-fold, and lust eight-fold as compared to men. Quote
vadapav Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Posted March 9, 2015 1. Untruthfulness, rashness, guile, stupidity, avarice, uncleanliness and cruelty are a women's seven natural flaws. Quote
vadapav Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Posted March 9, 2015 2. To have ability for eating when dishes are ready at hand, to be robust and virile in the company of one's religiously wedded wife, and to have a mind for making charity when one is prosperous are the fruits of no ordinary austerities. Quote
vadapav Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Posted March 9, 2015 4. They alone are sons who are devoted to their father. He is a father who supports his sons. He is a friend in whom we can confide, and she only is a wife in whose company the husband feels contented and peaceful. Quote
vadapav Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Posted March 9, 2015 6. Do not put your trust in a bad companion nor even trust an ordinary friend, for if he should get angry with you, he may bring all your secrets to light. Quote
vadapav Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Posted March 9, 2015 7. Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution. Quote
vadapav Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Posted March 9, 2015 8. Foolishness is indeed painful, and verily so is youth, but more painful by far than either is being obliged in another person's house. Quote
vadapav Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Posted March 9, 2015 9. There does not exist a ruby in every mountain, nor a pearl in the head of every elephant; neither are the sadhus to be found everywhere, nor sandal trees in every forest. Quote
vadapav Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Posted March 9, 2015 10. Wise men should always bring up their sons in various moral ways, for children who have knowledge of niti-sastra and are well-behaved become a glory to their family. Quote
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