Fables And Proverbs From the Sanskrit : Being the Hitopadésa
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' One acquainted with the principles of justice and political interest, should neither be hastily severe; nor ever ready to pardon, although money be in the hand. It is proper to swallow mercy.
' It is a virtue in hermits to forgive their enemies, as well as their friends ; but it is a fault in princes to show clemency towards those who are guilty.
' There is no other but one expiation for him who, from pride and the lust of power, shall wish for his master's station, and that is death !
'A mee...k-hearted prince, a Brahman who eateth of all things alike,* an unruly wife, a bad-principled companion, an unfaithful servant, and a presumptuous superintendent, should all be put away : they are not worthy to be tried seven times.' But the following lines give a very particular picture of the behaviour of princes : ' The conduct of princes, like a fine harlot, is of many colours : true and false ; harsh and gentle ; cruel and merciful ; niggardly and generous ; ex- travagant in expense, and solicitous of the influx of abundant wealth and treasure.' * Although the Brahmans are by no means confined to a vegetable diet, as is generally supposed, still, like the Jews and Mussulmans, they are forbidden to taste of many kinds of flesh and fish.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
' One acquainted with the principles of justice and political interest, should neither be hastily severe; nor ever ready to pardon, although money be in the hand. It is proper to swallow mercy.
' It is a virtue in hermits to forgive their enemies, as well as their friends ; but it is a fault in princes to show clemency towards those who are guilty.
' There is no other but one expiation for him who, from pride and the lust of power, shall wish for his master's station, and that is death !
'A mee...k-hearted prince, a Brahman who eateth of all things alike,* an unruly wife, a bad-principled companion, an unfaithful servant, and a presumptuous superintendent, should all be put away : they are not worthy to be tried seven times.' But the following lines give a very particular picture of the behaviour of princes : ' The conduct of princes, like a fine harlot, is of many colours : true and false ; harsh and gentle ; cruel and merciful ; niggardly and generous ; ex- travagant in expense, and solicitous of the influx of abundant wealth and treasure.' * Although the Brahmans are by no means confined to a vegetable diet, as is generally supposed, still, like the Jews and Mussulmans, they are forbidden to taste of many kinds of flesh and fish.
What to read after Fables And Proverbs From the Sanskrit : Being the Hitopadésa?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Morley, Henry, 1822-1894 to read onlineMoreLess
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