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## Sixth Chapter
131. Then, overwhelmed with grief for his brother, Kishkindha lamented greatly. He was consoled by Sukeśa and others, who explained to him the nature of true wisdom. ||479||
It is not fitting for the wise to engage in petty actions like grieving. Indeed, the wise have recognized grief as a demon with a different name. ||480||
When separation from loved ones occurs due to the workings of karma, grief only brings further suffering. ||481||
A being who acts with deliberation should always engage in activities that have a purpose. Grief is purposeless and therefore not worthy of a wise person. ||482||
If grief could bring back the deceased, then it would be appropriate to gather others and grieve. ||483||
Grief, however, only serves to deplete the body. It is a catalyst for sin and leads to deep delusion. ||484||
Therefore, abandon this enemy, grief, and clear your mind. Focus your attention on what needs to be done, for the enemy never abandons its nature. ||485||
Fools, immersed in the mire of grief, destroy even their remaining actions. Their grief intensifies when those who depend on them look at them with pity. ||486||
The force of destruction, like the thunderbolt, is powerful and always present. We must consider how to counter it now. ||487||
If the enemy is stronger, a wise person should find a place to hide and wait for the opportune moment. This will prevent defeat at the hands of the enemy. ||488||
When the time is right, even a foe twice as powerful can be subdued. After all, prosperity does not always favor the same person. ||489||
Therefore, the ancestral home of our lineage, Alankārapura (Pātāla Laṅkā), has come to my mind. ||490||
The elders of our clan praise it highly, and even our enemies are unaware of its existence. It is so beautiful that even after attaining heaven, one would not desire to leave it. ||491||
Why have you become sorrowful? ||478||