Suktimuktavali 26_4
English (machine translation) 26_4
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26_4
The fool who, having attained this human state that is difficult to attain, does not practice righteousness with exertion,
carelessly drops into the ocean the wish-fulfilling jewel that was acquired through continuous hardship. .. 4 ..
He casts dust into a golden dish, washes his feet
with nectar, makes an excellent elephant carry a load of firewood,
and flings the wish-granting gem from his hand to scare away a crow—
he who, negligent, wastes in vain this human birth that is difficult to attain. .. 5 ..