One should first practise Virtue; next amass Wealth without sacrificing virtue; and then seek the gratification of Desire; for this should be the last act of one who has successfully acquired Wealth.
धर्मं समाचरेत् पूर्वं ततोऽर्थं धर्मसंयुतम्। ततः कामं चरेत् पश्चात् सिद्धार्थः स हि तत्परम्॥