Anything that contributes causally
To a result is a factor, which if followed usually
In the ways laid in Vedas, the success is sure
The Vedas are of divine blessing to ensure
Immense pleasure and peaceful lifeto be certain
The study of which gives a way of endurance certain
The Vedas are similar to a consumer book to apply
For human worth to read and follow and comply
The first rule is to study the Vedas, must discharge
Duties as laid in, even to follow the rituals at large
Keep away the mind from selfish acts and sins
Ever to feel of the errors in the worldly amenities
All ways think of Atman, leave out from home
Stay amid Holi persons, stabilize mind on the divinetheme
Stay with peace and follow the morality
Keep away the material bond with liberality
Refuse at a Great Guru, pray and servethy feet daily
Know the Brahma philosophy, read the Upanishads daily
Enquire the Veda sayings, and follow, leave off the logic
Feel as though are Brahma, put off pride, track with Veda logic
Feel as soul, not as a body, never argue with others
For hunger, follow the rule, fill with food half of tummy
One fourth with water and keep rest empty
Feel the food offered as medicine, never be taste behind
Feel pleasure and fortunewith food grace designed
Animate with heat and cold, never talk unworthy
Stay with apathy, never feel of others kind or severity
Stay in solitude and happy, keeping the mind on Lord
Visualize the Atman, see as a mortal the world
Do designed duties, with wisdom stress on future results
Feel as though thy is the Brahma and exult
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Adi Shankaracharya's each line is very deeply philosophic and we should feel the importance of life's improvement with right dignity and duty. The beauty of expression should motivate mind. An amazing poem is very brilliantly penned.