Who strive not for objects unattainable, grieve not for what lost and gone be, Who suffer not mind clouded amid mishap, have intellect with wisdom truly.[26] - 33 Mahatma Vidur

That king who forsakes lust, anger, bestows wealth to needy, Discriminates, is learned, active, is regarded as man of authority;Prosperity is attends on king who inspires confidence in others truly, Who punishes guilty in right measure, knows when to show mercy.[97] - 33 Mahatma Vidur

Who ignores not weak foe, with intellect waits for his opportunity, Who displays in season ability, with the stronger desires no hostility;Grieves not in calamity, applying all senses, patiently bearing misery,Is wise – foremost of persons and all his foes but vanquished do be.[98] - 33 Mahatma Vidur

Who make not friends with sinful, lives not away from hope futilely,Who outrages not another's wife and betrays not arrogance surely;Who never commits any theft or never shows ingratitude certainly,And never indulges in drinking is a person who is always happy.[99] - 33 Mahatma Vidur

A dog to vomit does turn,A fool to folly but return,The wise err and learn,Gaining from each burn.

Devi-Mahatmayam has special meaning for spirituality, With illumination, wisdom, strength - to freedom finally!- 150 -

Who understands quickly, pursues objects with judgment, listens patiently,Wastes not breathe on others affairs; possess foremost mark of wisdom truly.[25] - 33 Mahatma Vidur

Whose judgment dissociated from desire follows both virtue and gain only,Who ignores pleasure, chooses ends serviceable in both worlds - wise be.[23] - 33 Mahatma Vidur

They that exert to the best of their might, act also to the best of their ability, Who but disregards nothing as mere insignificant – is called wise definitely,[24] - 33 Mahatma Vidur