Bhatrihari, the king, and poet speak
For a person of forbearance bespeak
ne'er need the safety shell
the great enemy anger holding,
needs no form of the foe
can keep away the fire, when
relatives surround and yielding warmth
Friend act as effective medicine form
In sort of ailments and hassles
an evil individual if, a companion, do act
upon a similar poisonous snake
Unmarred learning needs no wealth make
As is the riches in self-command and carry awake
For a person ofshyness Gold and diamonds
Adornment,no use, as thy fails to fight down and retain
To theone withennobling poems and literature
ensuant happiness, desirable than kingdom ow
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