Shakyo Vaaraitum Jalena Hutabhukhchhatrena Sooryaataapo|
Naagendronishitaankushenasamadodandena Gogardabhau||
Vyaadhirbheshajasamgrahaisccha Vividhairmantraprayogairvisham Sarvasya|
Aushadhamasti Shaastravihitam Moorkhasya Naasti Aushadham||
One can put out fire dousing it with water,
Ward off the scorching sun with an umbrella,
Tame a rutted elephant goading it with a sharp hook,
Herd unruly cattle with a stick,
Cure disease with medicine,
Ward off poison with mantras for every known
Evil has a cure save for that
Of an imbecile.

Saahitya Sangeeta Kalaaviheenah|
Saakshaatpashuh Pucchhavishaanaheenah||
Trinam Na Khaadannapi Jeevamaanastadbhaagadeyam|
Paramam Pashoonaam||
He that is Ignorant of
Literature, Music and Art is
Truly a tailless and hornless Beast
Accustomed to live without grass
Truly are cattle blessed for
He affords them the free use of their natural food.

Yeshaam na Vidyaa Na Tapo Na Daanam|
Jnaanam Na Sheelam Na Guno Na Dharmah||
Te Martyaloke Bhuvi Bharabhootaa|
Manushyaroopena Mrugaascharanti||
Those with
Neither learning nor devotion
Nor charity nor spiritual knowledge
Nor conduct nor morality
Nor religious faith
Are but burden to Mother Earth
Frivolling around in this mortal world
Like wild deer in human form.