the Vehapphala heaven:[1] thus is the destruction of the world.
56.
One part should be used in enjoyment, two parts in business, a fourth should be put by; it will answer for emergencies.
57.
Benefits slip by from those idlers who abandon their work, saying, "Now it is hot," "Now it is cold," "Now it is very dark."
58.
He who, attending to his avocations, looks upon heat and cold as of no greater consequence than grass, he does not diminish his prosperity.
59.
Patience, watchfulness, industry, distributing money, compassion, precaution—these are the qualities of a leader; they should be desired by one wishing for his own welfare.
60.
Noticing the diminution of collyrium, the increase of ant-hills, and the accumulation of honey, a wise man should accordingly look after his house.[2]
61.
Charity, good behaviour, amiable speech, unselfishness—I these by the chief sage have been declared the "elements of popularity."[3]
- ↑ The cosmical limits of the destruction by fire, water, and air are here given. The three heavens named belong to the Brahmaloka. Destruction by water reaches the highest.
- ↑ Compare Hitopadeśa, ii. 8, 9.
- ↑ See Dhammanîti, 267.
