धर्माधर्मौ सुखं दुःखं मानसानि न ते विभो।
न कर्तासि न भोक्तासि मुक्त एवासि सर्वदा ॥
तच्चक्षुषाऽजिघृक्षत् तन्नाशक्नोच्चक्षुषा ग्रहीतु/न् स
यद्धैनच्चक्षुषाऽग्रहैष्यद्दृष्ट्वा हैवानमत्रप्स्यत् ॥ "Youthful innocence robbed me of laughter in the depths of ignorance. As I matured, I opened my eyes and witnessed the absurdity of reality, which ignited a ceaseless cackle. I saw life reduced to a relentless pursuit of a paycheck and the hollow ambition of climbing the social ladder. Love, that grand illusion, was revealed as a mere transaction – marrying for money. Friendship, once a cherished bond, became a transactional safety net for financial woes. Wisdom was nothing more than parroting popular opinion, and enthusiasm a fleeting spark ignited by empty speeches. Courage, I scoffed, was the willingness to risk a pittance. Kindness dwindled to a hollow "you're welcome" mumbled over a meal. Even piety was reduced to a yearly check-the-box ritual. This I saw, and laughter, tinged with a touch of cynicism, became my constant companion."
