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V 19 We however see one good point (lit. great dignity or respectability) even in 'begging' if it results in acquisition of wealth that is capable of achieving another's work. V 20 . Let us leave alone these beautiful women who cannot be won over without (the use of) money. You better think of those women who cannot be won over even with (the use of) money.
P 41 V 21 The spirited are truly so called so long as they do not evince low-spiritedness or pitiable condition. That lion who does not allow himself to be captured is a true lion. V 22 Pride (or haughtiness) does not depend on “Varna' (principal caste or one's caste). It depends on 'sattva' (inherent power, the stuff of which a person is made). This 'sattva' may be found even in a merchant and may not be found even in a warrior (a member of the military or second caste). Cf &are FF FERIE I 4594 | Veni. IIL 37
The quarrel-scene between Karņa and Aśvatthāman (Venisaṁhāra Act III), must have provided some hints to Rāmacandra when he was portraying the quarrel-scene between Citrāngada and Makaranda.
P 42 'ATASUTAT 03947:'- there are Upayas or means of success against an enemy: 1 Sāman-Conciliation (or Negotiation) 2 Dānam-Bribery 3 Bhedah - Sowing dissensions in the ranks of the enemy and 4 DaņdahPunishment (or open attack or war). These four Upāyas are to be employed in that very order. If the desired object or aim can be achieved by employing Sāmas, it is obvious, one should not employ'danda' (open attack). V 23 All the words in a language) somehow convey the external sense only. But words like fortitude in the face of adversity (or calamity) apply to the inner soul only (and not to the body.) V 24 The (lamp-black or) soot of a lamp arising out of even camphor is dark. The pleasing (or agreeable) speech of even as humble enemy turns out to be uopleasant (or disagreea ble).
Act V P 43 V 1 The learned men, who are not satisfied with wealth, perish; royal wonnen who are not satisfied with sexual union perish; and the servants of a healthy wicked master perish.
V 2 Do not the night-lotuses contract during the day, and the sunlotuşes during the night ? In whatever way (172T) the pitiable lakęs suffer
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