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Contents





             Foreword .................................................. xv
             Preface to the First Edition ................................. xvii
             Preface to the Second Edition .............................. xxi

           Chapter One ............................................... 1


           Invocatory prayers to the Supreme Lord; benefits of studying
           nīti-śāstra;  what makes even a learned  paṇḍita  suffer; causes of
           death; save your soul; put aside some wealth; where one should not
           reside; how one’s associates are tested; who is a true friend; do not lose
           the eternal; marriage between persons of equal status; whom to not
           trust; accept what is valuable disregarding its origin; women compared
           to men.

           Chapter Two .............................................. 33


           The seven flaws of women; the fruits of austerities; heaven on earth;
           qualities expected of relatives and friends; reject a so-called friend;
           do not entrust secrets even to friends; keep plans to yourself; what
           is painful; the rarity of sādhus; how to educate and discipline one’s
           offspring; always study and memorize śāstric knowledge; six kinds
           of evil; swift destruction; strength of each  varṇa;  everyone in the
           world sees only one’s own benefit; quick ruination in the company of

           rogues; friendship between equals.

           Chapter Three ............................................ 60

           No one is free of blemish and suffering; how to discern a person’s
           qualities; what to do with one’s children, friends and enemies;
           difference between a rascal and a snake; kings prefer good assistants;
           sādhus never change; do not associate with fools; persons devoid of


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