Verse 16·VR 3.53.16

न नूनम् च आत्मनः श्रेयः पथ्यम् वा समवेक्षसे || ३-५३-१६ मृत्यु काले यथा मर्त्यो विपरीतानि सेवते |

yena tvam vyavasaayena balaat maam hartum icchhasi || 3-53-14 vyavasaayaH tu te niica bhaviShyati nirarthakaH |

Translation

"At the time of their death mortals wish to enjoy noxious and non-recuperative foods, thus definitely and completely unanticipated in your heart are either nontoxic or beneficial nourishments for your well-being. [3-53-16b, 17a]

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Seetha Denounces Ravana's Misdeeds

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