He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is attachment. Thus one should discard attachment to be happy.
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God is not present in idols. Your feelings are your god. The soul is your temple.Chanakya
There is no disease (so destructive) as lust no enemy like infatuation no fire like wrath and no happiness like spiritual knowledge.
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Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.
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How can people be made happy in a petty kingdom What peace can we expect from a rascal friend What happiness can we have at home in the company of a bad wife How can renown be gained by instructing an unworthy disciple
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Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.
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Accumulated wealth is saved by spending just as incoming fresh water is saved by letting out stagnant water.
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