Arthashastra
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"अर्थ मूलौ धर्म कामौ ॥
for good deeds and enjoyments depend upon wealth.
english translation
"artha mUlau dharma kAmau ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptअर्थ प्रतिबद्धश् च लोको वर्तते ॥
the world itself is bound by wealth.
english translation
artha pratibaddhaz ca loko vartate ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptतस्य उपघातो गरीयान्" इति ॥
Hence, its abuse is a more serious evil.
english translation
tasya upaghAto garIyAn" iti ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptन इति कौटिल्यः ॥
No, says Kautilya.
english translation
na iti kauTilyaH ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptसुमहता अप्य् अर्थेन न कश्चन शरीर विनाशम् इच्छेत् ॥
in preference to a large amount of wealth, no man desires the loss of his own life.
english translation
sumahatA apy arthena na kazcana zarIra vinAzam icchet ॥
hk transliteration by Sanscript