THE CENTURY OF LIFE
RARITIES
Whatever most the soul on earth desires, Are rarities, as, a virtuous son; a wife Who wholly loves; Fortune that never tires; A friend whose sweet affection waters life; A master pleased; servants that ne’er deceive; A charming form; a mind no sorrows grieve; A mouth in wisdom proved that makes not strife. These to his favourites being pleased allows Hari, of whom the world grows amorous.
THE UNIVERSAL RELIGION
All varying Scriptures that the earth divide, Have yet one common rule that need o’erride Dogma nor rite, nor any creed offend;
All to their heavens by one sole path intend.
- Tis this:—Abstain from slaughter; others’ wealth
To covet cease, and in thy speech no stealth
Of falsehood harbour; give in season due According to thy power; from ribald view
Or word keep far of woman, wife or maid;
Be mild obedience to thy elders paid;
Dam longing like a river; each act beneath
Show mercy and ‘kindness to all things that breathe.
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