Seeing the misery consequent upon the gratification of the senses, the wise cultivate the virtues of tranquillity and self-control for the purpose of acquiring Liberation. On account of righteous conduct, riches and pleasure can never succeed in afflicting them.
ततः फलार्थं सर्वस्य भवन्ति ज्यायसे गुणाः। धर्मवृत्त्या च सततं कामार्थाभ्यां न हीयते॥