1. Conciliate a covetous man by means of a gift , an obstinate man with folded hands in salutation, a fool by humouring him, and a learned man by truthful words. 2. It is better to be without a kingdom than to rule over a Petty one, better to be without a friend than to be befriend a rascal,...

1. By means of hearing one understands religion malignity vanishes, knowledge is acquired and liberation from material bondage is gained. 2. Among birds the crow is vile, among beasts the dog the ascetic whose sins is abominable but he who blasphemes others is the worst or a hang man.