And earnestly the truth perpend.

By reason's aid the wisest learn

The good and evil to discern.

With sin and goodness scarcely known

Faint light by chequered lives is shown;

Without some clear undoubted deed

We mark not how the fruits succeed.

In time of old, O thou most brave,

To me thy lips such counsel gave.

Vṛihaspati[512] can scarcely find