From ignorance proceeds covetousness, and from the latter proceeds ignorance. Covetousness produces all faults. For these reasons every one should avoid covetousness. Janaka, Yuvanashva, Vrishadarbhi, Prasenajit, and other kings acquired heaven for their having conquered covetousness.
जनको युवनाश्वच वृषादर्भिः प्रसेनजित्। लोभक्षयाद् दिवं प्राप्तास्तथैवान्ये नराधिपाः॥