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महा भोगम् अनित्यम् उपकार भयाद् अपक्रामति, उपकृत्य वा प्रत्यादातुम् ईहते ॥
inasmuch as a temporary friend of large prospects is likely to withdraw his friendship on account of material loss in the shape of help given, or is likely to expect similar kind of help in return.
english translation
नित्यम् अल्प भोगं सातत्याद् अल्पम् उपकुर्वन् महता कालेन महद् उपकरोति ॥
but a long-standing friend of limited prospects can, in virtue of his long-standing nature, render immense service in the long run.
english translation
गुरु समुत्थं महन् मित्रं लघु समुत्थम् अल्पं वा इति "गुरु समुत्थं महन् मित्रं प्रताप करं भवति, यदा च उत्तिष्ठते तदा कार्यं साधयति" इत्य् आचार्याः ॥
Which is better, a big friend, difficult to be roused, or a small friend, easy to be roused? My teacher says that a big friend, though difficult to be roused, is of imposing nature, and when he rises up, he can accomplish the work undertaken.
english translation
न इति कौटिल्यः ॥
Not so, says Kautilya.
english translation
लघु समुत्थम् अल्पं श्रेयः ॥
a small friend easy to be roused is better.
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