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Chapter 1 Verse 25
Original Verse
ये ये कामा दुर्लभा मर्त्यलोके सर्वान् कामांश्छन्दतः प्रार्थयस्व । इमा रामाः सरथाः सतूर्या न हीदृशा लम्भनीया मनुष्यैः । आभिर्मत्प्रत्ताभिः परिचारयस्व नचिकेतो मरणं माऽनुप्राक्षीः ॥ २५ ॥

ye ye kāmā durlabhā martyaloke sarvān kāmāṃś chandataḥ prārthayasva | imā rāmāḥ sarathāḥ satūryā na hīdṛśā lambhanīyā manuṣyaiḥ | ābhir matprattābhiḥ paricārayasva naciketo maraṇaṃ mā 'nuprakṣīḥ || 25 ||

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Translations & Commentary

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Max Müller

English Translation

Whatever things are difficult to obtain in the mortal world, ask all desires at thy pleasure. These lovely damsels with chariots and musical instruments, such as are not obtainable by men — be waited on by them, whom I give to thee, but do not ask me about dying.

Simple English

English Translation

Whatever pleasures are rare in the world of mortals, ask for them all. These lovely maidens with chariots and music, not obtainable by men — let them wait on you as my gifts. But do not ask me about death.