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First, considering the noble men as the support in the creation of the work of poets, I am eager to cross the ocean of poetry, full of waves. ||13||
Poets' emotions or actions are called poetry by the connoisseurs. That poetry should be full of meaning, free from vulgarity, adorned with figures of speech, and embellished with qualities like clarity. ||9||
Some say the beauty of meaning is the ornament of speech, while others say the beauty of words. Some say the purity of speech is the ornament, but our opinion is that both the beauty of meaning and words are the ornaments of speech. ||15||
Poetry adorned with figures of speech, born from the abundance of rasa, free from plagiarism, and created by noble men, shines like the mouth of Saraswati. ||96||
Poetry that lacks the charm of style, the grace of words, and the flow of rasa, should not be called poetry. It is merely a harsh language for the ears. ||97||
Those who create compositions with well-connected words, with pleasing styles, and clear meaning, are considered great poets. ||9||
A great epic is desired to be related to great Puranas, to be the subject of great heroes, and to show the fruits of the three goals of life. ||19||
Every poet can create a few verses on a scattered topic, but it is difficult to create a composition with a connection between the beginning and the end. ||10||
When the collection of words is infinite in this world, the subject to be described is under one's control, the rasas are clear, and the best meters are easily available, then what is the poverty in poetry? ||10||
One should not disrespect the noble, nor should one disrespect the wicked. ||91-92||