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705) Those men are useless (are no good), who do not keep (put) themselves on the path praised by the good. Similarly, of no use are they, who, though in a position to do good to others, do not oblige (help) others.
80. The Section on the Day-blooming Lotuses
706) The day-lotuses put down the thorns (abounding in, the lotus-ponds). They show prominently their seed-cups. They always face the sun and are possessed of filaments. Hidden sense : they (the good) suppress or put down the wicked. They display (and do not hide) their treasures. They always gladly face their friends and are possessed of amiable, good qualities). My friend, say, how can the Goddess of wealth refuse to reside among such lotuses (and to favour such persons) ?
707) The day-lotuses have mutually overlapping (touching) leaves surrounding them. They put down the big mass (complex) of their roots. They are delighted at the sight of the sun. [They. (i. e. the good) have worthy servants attached to one another. They put down the big crowd of dull people. They are delighted at the sight of their friends). How can the Goddess of wealth refuse to reside among such lotuses (and to favour such persons) ?
708) Oh Goddess of wealth, thrice blessed are you, who reside in the lotuses, which prominently display the seed-cups. and are rich in filaments, which lie on the earth and which have excellent leaves surrounding them. (Hidden sense : Oh Goddess of wealth, thrice blessed are you, who favour people that display their treasures (and do not hide them), who are possessed of amiable, good qualities, who are born in noble families, and have worthy persons surrounding them.}
709) Oh day-blooming lotus, although you have transferred your harshness (i. e. thorns) to the water (or to the roots), and although you conceal (inside your stalk) the filaments (also, good amiable qualities), still the Goddess of wealth resides in you because of the rosy petals.
710) Oh lotus, if your filaments (also virtues) were to be useful in covering up the holes (also, defects or drawbacks) of
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