That man who is without religion and mercy should be rejected. A guru without spiritual knowledge should be rejected. The wife with an offensive face should be given up, and so should relatives who are without affection.
CHANAKYAThat man who is without religion and mercy should be rejected. A guru without spiritual knowledge should be rejected. The wife with an offensive face should be given up, and so should relatives who are without affection.
CHANAKYAThere is no austerity equal to a balanced mind, and there is no happiness equal to contentment; there is no disease like covetousness, and no virtue like mercy.
CHANAKYAWomen have hunger two-fold, shyness four-fold, daring six-fold, and lust eight-fold as compared to men.
CHANAKYACharity puts and end to poverty; righteous conduct to misery; discretion to ignorance; and scrutiny to fear.
CHANAKYAThe earth is supported by the power of truth; it is the power of truth that makes the sun shine and the winds blow; indeed all things rest upon truth.
CHANAKYAEducation is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats the beauty and the youth.
CHANAKYAYour feelings are your god.
CHANAKYAWater is the medicine for indigestion; it is invigorating when the food that is eaten is well digested; it is like nectar when drunk in the middle of a dinner; and it is like poison when taken at the end of a meal.
CHANAKYAThe biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.
CHANAKYAGod is not present in idols. Your feelings are your god. The soul is your temple.
CHANAKYAThe world’s biggest power is the youth and beauty of a woman.
CHANAKYAA man attains greatness by his merits, not simply by occupying an exalted seat. Can we call a crow an eagle simply because he sits on the top of a tall building?
CHANAKYAA learned man is honored by the people. A learned man commands respect everywhere for his learning. Indeed, learning is honored everywhere.
CHANAKYAReligion is preserved by wealth; knowledge by diligent practice; a king by conciliatory words; and a home by a dutiful housewife.
CHANAKYAA low-minded person should not be given good advice.
CHANAKYAThe wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.
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