The works of Ādi Śaṅkarācārya

Praśnottararatnamālikā

Verse 16

कुत्र विधेयो यत्नो विद्याभ्यासे सदौषधे दाने ।अवधीरणा क्व कार्या खलपरयोषित्परधनेषु ॥ १५ ॥

In plain words

Where should your effort be directed? In the pursuit of knowledge, in true healing, and in generous giving. And where should your aversion lie? Toward the wicked, toward the wives of others, and toward the wealth of others.

Close to the Sanskrit

Where should effort be made? In the study of knowledge, in wholesome medicine, and in giving. Where should contempt be practiced? Toward wicked men, other men's wives, and other men's wealth.