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February 25 - February 28, 2023
What is it about the Mughal that he can love art so, and yet be so cruel?
What is that question? It is this: What is it that brings the greatest knowledge of life? And the answer: the acceptance that one will die. Nothing clears the mind of its illusions more than this: one must live as if one will die the same day.
“vinaasha kaale vipriit buddhi”—when the end is near, the mind grows crazy.’
Anyway when the wolf is at the door, the quarrelling rabbits must unite.
Anyone who does not maintain discipline cannot be happy. Embrace, therefore, discipline in life.’
Eat less, sleep less Teach yourself to love, have mercy and forbearance Be mild, be patient Bear no lust, or wrath Nor be greedy or obstinate.’
War is not just about bravado. It is about knowing which battle to fight at what time.
