Mother's labour in bringing forth a child Can't be paid for, even by tons of gold. Sun lights the world, emitting rays perceptual; Since world spins and is unsteady, nights do fall. The lotus, that blooms under sunlight, Won't bloom at night, if thousand lamps lit. Attachment to kith, kin and wealth Brings all the misery on earth. Against thy wishes, thou grow and get old; Life flows on its own, to live it, be bold. Evil sees only viciousness In the goodness of the virtuous. You can, well, cork the mouths of a thousand bottles, But not that of one that always tittle-tattles. The one, for long, had gone through adverse times, Be afraid to face even good that comes! So far, none is born in this world Whose mind did not, at times, run wild. None is perfect, each having a blemish; Even the sun has black spot to tarnish. Singer wishes to perpetuate his name Shall stop singing at the peak of his fame. If tomorrow wouldn't be dawn, What's the worth of all that you own? Through mythology we try to know the myth; Though many of us try to ignore the truth. I can't say: "miles to go before I sleep", Because the last sleep is not in my grip. Behold, if somebody is nobody, nobody respects; Anybody is anybody, anybody respects. In this universe of eternal darkness, Sunshine, at times, brings momentary brightness. Elation and dejection Are the mind's self-deception. We are searching for peace of mind Keeping it locked up within mind. What you know now is only a millionth Fraction of what you ought to learn henceforth! Better be fragrant flower ephemeral Than living millennia as granite idol. Beautiful dame willing for any game Gains, in record time, all the wealth and fame. You cannot speak out all that you think; For, most of them are rubbish that stink! While mundane life is a myth; Money is eternal truth! Follow wise counsel, to the letter, Even though it always tastes bitter! Poor know the comforts enjoyed by the rich Rich are ignorant of poverty's pinch. Who dives deep down comes up with a pearl; Who flies high lands with nothing at all! Boy, titled "Master" grows up to a "Mister" Can then gray-haired old man be a "Mooster"? Even wildest fire will itself extinguish If it has nothing more to devour afresh! Law of the land is handled by the lawless; Justice is denied even to Justices! Towering things are in this world still That may lean but not at all fall. Wind blows out tiny lamp timid, Aiding wild fire, fanning to spread! Known devil is not better than unknown angel; For, devil is devil and angel is angel. Water flowing out, a case for conservation; Water flowing in may cause great consternation! Don't say, "a friend in need is a friend indeed" A friend always in need is a pain indeed! Failures are stepping-stones to success – If they do not mar your confidence! The flower and fruit and lamb and chicken, life longing Fellow creatures men sacrifice for better living! More and more you own More you wish to earn!