Ashtavakra

Real growth cannot be determined by physical development alone, just as the growth of knots on a Salmali tree does not indicate its age.

A tree is considered fully grown if it produces fruit, regardless of its size. A tree that does not produce fruit is not considered grown.

Someone is not considered old just because their hair is gray. However, the gods consider someone old who, despite being young in years, possesses knowledge.

Sages do not determine a person's merit based on their age, gray hair, wealth, or friends. To us, someone is great if they are well-versed in the Vedas.

I have been honored by you. I now desire to leave, Lord of Treasures. I am highly pleased. All this is fitting for you, Lord of Treasures.

I never approach someone who is another's spouse, as it is condemned by those knowledgeable in moral scriptures

I will never deviate from the self-control I have over my desires and other passions, or from being content with what I already have.

I am completely detached from all kinds of enjoyments, and my desire for marriage is solely for having offspring

The two friends, Indra and Agni, are always together; the two divine sages are Narada and Parvata; the twins are the Ashvini Kumaras; a chariot has two wheels, and a husband and wife live together as a couple, as ordained by God.

There are four stages of life for Brahmins; the four orders perform sacrifices; there are four cardinal directions; there are four letters, and as is well known, a cow has four legs.

Even the gods of wind, fire, water, and other celestials are not as pleasing

Ashtavakra said, 'My mind turns away from intimate contact with someone who is another's spouse. Please leave my bed and desist from this on your own volition.'

Ashtavakra said, 'There are eight bags with a hundred fold, the Sarabha has eight legs and preys on lions, eight Vasus are among the celestials, and eight are the angles of the stake in all sacrificial rites.'

Ashtavakra said, 'Diverse faults drag away the person who acts according to his whims.'