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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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