You say you have no merit; do not talk in this
way. Shout out Hari’s name; in good sooth
do not waste your birth. Your neck will be caught
in the toils of Yama: then how can you say
“ Hari”? Do not, O do not say foolishly, the body
is meant for pleasure; do not, like a low wretch,
say the body is infirm. Tuka says, How often
shall I tell you, your mouth will be filled with mud
at last?
way. Shout out Hari’s name; in good sooth
do not waste your birth. Your neck will be caught
in the toils of Yama: then how can you say
“ Hari”? Do not, O do not say foolishly, the body
is meant for pleasure; do not, like a low wretch,
say the body is infirm. Tuka says, How often
shall I tell you, your mouth will be filled with mud
at last?