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Mahabharat

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श्रीः सुखस्येह संवासः सा चापि परिपन्थिनी । ब्राह्मी सुदुर्लभा श्रीर्हि प्रज्ञाहीनेन क्षत्रिय॥५-४२-३१॥

Śrī (prosperity) is, in this world, the dwelling-place of comfort; yet it is also an obstacle upon the path. The higher, Brahmic Śrī is indeed very difficult to attain for a kṣatriya who lacks prajñā (discernment).

english translation

द्वाराणि तस्या हि वदन्ति सन्तो बहुप्रकाराणि दुरावराणि । सत्यार्जवे ह्रीर्दमशौचविद्याः षण्मानमोहप्रतिबाधनानि॥५-४२-३२॥

The wise declare that the gateways to that (higher prosperity) are many in kind and difficult to pass. Truthfulness, straightforwardness, hṛī (moral shame), self-restraint, purity, and knowledge—these six counteract pride and delusion.

english translation