“Like water
in a haunted place
that, without being imbibed,
dries up:
Such is the wealth
acquired by a worthless man
who neither enjoys it himself
nor gives.
But one enlightened & knowing,
on acquiring wealth,
enjoys it & performs his duties.
He, a bull among men,
having supported his kin
without blame,
without blame
goes to the land of heaven.”
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