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## English Translation:
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The Uttara Purana of the Mahapurana, from the root of the Rasa to the end, is tasteless. Therefore, the inhabitants of the earth, who are always wicked, are tormented. || 354 ||
In the production of sound, there is a loss, a gain, and a destruction of the wicked. Burning is in the case of the bereaved, and piercing is in the ears. || 355 ||
Punishment is only in the case of wood, sharpness is only in weapons, poverty is only in the case of ascetics, and the absence of pride is only in the case of elephants. || 356 ||
Shamelessness is only in sexual acts, begging is only from beautiful girls, heat is only in those who live by fire, and killing is only in the case of those who practice alchemy. || 357 ||
There are no untimely deaths, no one walks the wrong path, and except for those who are free from bodies and those who are engaged in mortal combat, there are no others who are free from strife. || 358 ||
There was no violation of the ancient practice of the six acts of worship by any of the four castes who were filled with hatred. If there was a violation of the ancient practice, it was only in the case of those who had taken vows of restraint. || 359 ||
The stalks of grain, which had grown playfully and satisfied everyone, became very humble when they bore fruit, bowing down. Therefore, they were like a good king. || 360 ||
The clouds rained in due season, the cows always gave milk, all the trees bore fruit, and the spreading vines were always adorned with flowers. || 361 ||
The people were always celebrating, free from disease, free from compulsion, wealthy, pure, constantly engaged in their duties, and devoted to their own work. || 362 ||
The vines had red buds, just as women are adorned with a gentle smile. The vines were full of flowers, just as women are slender. The vines were adorned with black bees, just as women are adorned with black hair. The vines were adorned with the best leaves, just as women are adorned with the best ornaments. || 353 ||
The sugarcane, which was sweet from the root to the middle and tasteless at the end, was crushed well by machines in order to conquer those wicked people. || 354 ||