Shatakatraya 1.28

English (machine translation) 1.28

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1.28

One must not beg of the wicked; a friend should not be importuned if his wealth is meager; / a just livelihood should be loved; a vile deed must not be committed even when life is perishing; / one must stand firm in misfortune, and follow the footsteps of the great: / who showed virtuous people this harsh vow, as sharp as a sword's edge?

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Śatakatraya — Bhartṛhari (poet), Sanskrit