Science of the Political Ethics ....... 45. What is too heavy for the strong and what place is too distant for those who put forth effort? What country is foreign to a man of true learning? Who can be inimical to one who speaks pleasingly? 46. As a whole forest becomes fragrant by the existence of a single tree with sweet-smelling blossoms in it, so a family becomes famous by the birth of a virtuous son. 47. As a single withered tree, if set a flame, causes a whole forest to burn, so does a rascal son destroy a whole family 48. As night looks delightful when the moon shines, so is a family gladdened by even one learned and virtuous son. 49. What is the use of having many sons if they cause grief and vexation? It is better to have only one son from whom the whole family can derive support and peacefulness. 50. Fondle a son until he is five years of age, and use the stick for another ten years, but when he has attained his sixteenth year treats him as a friend. 51. He who runs away from a fearful calamity, a foreign invasion, a terrible famine, and the companionship of wicked men is safe. 52. He who has not acquired one of the following: religious merit, wealth, satisfaction of desires, or liberation is repeatedly born to die. 53. The Goddess of wealth comes of her own accord where fools are not respected, grain is well stored up, and the husband and wife do not quarrel. 54. These five: the life span, the type of work, wealth, learning and the time of one’s death are determined while one is in the womb. 55. Offspring, friends and relatives flee from a devotee of the Lord: yet those who follow him bring merit too their families through their devotion. Web: snehafoundation.in
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