OR THE HUNDRED VERSES ON RENUNCIATION
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3. The earth have I digged into in quest of precious minerals, and metals from rocks have I blown ; the ocean have I crossed, and the favour of kings have I diligently sought ; nights have I spent on burning grounds with my mind occupied with mantras and worship ; * and not even a broken cowrie have I obtained ; be satisfied therefore, oh ! Desire.
- This forms a part of the mysterious rites to be
gone through by. those who invoke supernatural agencies for obtaining riches.
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those rendered dull in intellect by inactivity due to too much wealth, <%*^ with hopes thwarted,
4. In our servile attendance oii the (wealthy) wicked r their shabby manners and talk we have somehow put up with ; suppress^ ing te2trs that welled up from out hearts, we have smiled out of vacant minds; obeisance
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