Yayati

Our desires are never satisfied by giving in to them. Instead, they only increase, like a fire fueled by sacrificial butter.

Even if someone owned everything on earth, they would still not be satisfied.

Therefore, one should give up the desire for enjoyment. True happiness belongs to those who have abandoned their desire for worldly objects, a desire that is difficult to abandon and is a fatal disease for humanity.

According to the wise, there are seven gates that lead to heaven. These gates are: asceticism, benevolence, tranquility of mind, self-command, modesty, simplicity, and kindness to all creatures.

Those learned men who take the unchanging and inconceivable Brahma as their sole support, and who are blessed by Brahma, enjoy perfect peace both in this life and the next.

After conquering the entire earth, I donated clothing to Brahmanas and a hundred fine horses suitable for sacrificial offerings. The gods favored those who performed such virtuous deeds.

Both the earth and the sky exist due to my truth and virtue. Fire still burns in the world of men because of my truth and virtue.

No matter how much wealth, grains, or worldly possessions one has, they are never enough for one person. With this in mind, one should strive for contentment.

However, knowledge alone does not make one competent to attain Brahma. Instead, it is the combination of study, taciturnity, worship before fire, and sacrifices that removes all fear.

The wise should never take pride in receiving honors nor grieve over insults. It is only the wise who honor the wise, while the wicked never act like the virtuous.

I also donated the entire earth, including its horses, elephants, cattle, gold, and all kinds of wealth, to the Brahmanas, along with a hundred excellent milch cows.

None of my spoken words have ever been untrue. This is why the wise reverence the truth.