प्राणादपि को रम्यः कुलधर्मः साधुसङ्गश्च ।का संरक्ष्या कीर्तिः पतिव्रता नैजबुद्धिश्च ॥ ३८ ॥
In plain words
What is more precious than life itself? The duty of one's lineage and the company of the wise. What must be guarded above all? A spotless reputation, devotion, and one's own discernment.
Close to the Sanskrit
From breath even what is delightful? Family duty and good company. What is to be protected? Fame, devoted wife, and own intellect.