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952. The miserable ones are filled with disgust and aversion (foradatfahr ) for themselves and the merits they may have. When such is the case, how can any other man show any regard and respect (73773ret) for their merits ?
953. Even his wife shrinks away (gig start from the man who has lost his wealth. The night does not meet (955) the moon fully with her full body (Hodii), when the moon is not full (tiyoor). It is only a part of the night spared for a partial moon, and not the full time of the night. Cf. वनं गन्तुं बुद्धिर्भवति च कलत्रात् oftwa: 1479. I. 15.
954. The Gāthā gives perhaps a personal, autobiographical touch on the part of the Poet. Frustrated in life, with all his hopes and aspirations destroyed, he cries out in despair, addressing his heart to seek solace somewhere. “ It is better that your misery is confined to you alone and has not spread over the whole world, embracing everybody in its fold.” Cf. Giftay garfo RTÀTAस्मच्छरीरे सुहृदित्युषित्वा । विपनदेहे मयि मन्दभाग्ये ममेति चिन्ता क्व गमिष्यसि Mai 4999. I. 38.
955. Here are some pigmies (3817837) who indulge in an idle, tall talk (ra) of the uplift of the suffering people. This non-sense should stop (37093). These men (5370) can do no good to themselves even. What of others' welfare ?
957. The first contact (9f7370) with people with a view to getting acquainted is difficult enough. To develop intimacy (53at) is also equally difficult (977) with them. The water used for washing hands is quite cold (atforff) and the same, utilised for drinking (Trofa), feels and tastes different and strange (STUULET alifa).
959. Aggressive, frivolous behaviour (3 fautet) in the case of public women (HTATOOTETT), trying to take undue liberties, has its peculiar charm. When fragrant ( sandal ) wood is ignited, its smoke of good smell is greatly preferred to its flames (955f13).
960. Good men with a few human imperfections (TalBETHT) alone are easy to deal with (aaa). Perfect men with no faults are uncommon and extra-ordinary (ITATHOOT), placed high above the common rut and therefore difficult to associate with (TP HT3 ats).
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