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विद्याशीलवयोवृद्धान्बुद्धिवृद्धांश्च भारत । धनाभिजनवृद्धांश्च नित्यं मूढोऽवमन्यते॥५-३८-३१॥
O Bhārata, the foolish person habitually disparages those advanced in learning, character, and age; those advanced in understanding; and those advanced in wealth and noble lineage.
english translation
अनार्यवृत्तमप्राज्ञमसूयकमधार्मिकम् । अनर्थाः क्षिप्रमायान्ति वाग्दुष्टं क्रोधनं तथा॥५-३८-३२॥
Misfortunes quickly come upon one whose conduct is ignoble, who lacks discernment, who is envious and unrighteous—likewise upon one whose speech is corrupt and who is prone to anger.
english translation
अविसंवादनं दानं समयस्याव्यतिक्रमः । आवर्तयन्ति भूतानि सम्यक्प्रणिहिता च वाक्॥५-३८-३३॥
Truthfulness (non-deception), generosity, and not transgressing agreed commitments—together with well-considered speech—draw people and living beings toward one’s side.
english translation
अविसंवादको दक्षः कृतज्ञो मतिमानृजुः । अपि संक्षीणकोशोऽपि लभते परिवारणम्॥५-३८-३४॥
One who is truthful, capable, grateful, intelligent, and straightforward obtains support and a following—even if his treasury is depleted.
english translation
धृतिः शमो दमः शौचं कारुण्यं वागनिष्ठुरा । मित्राणां चानभिद्रोहः सप्तैताः समिधः श्रियः॥५-३८-३५॥
Steadfastness, tranquility, self-restraint, purity, compassion, non-harsh speech, and non-betrayal of friends—these seven are the kindling-sticks that feed prosperity.
english translation