131 'Decorum' gives especial excellence; with greater care 'Decorum' should men guard than life, which all men share.

132 Searching, duly watching, learning, — 'decorum' still we find Man's only aid: toiling, guard thou this with watchful mind.

133 'Decorum's' true nobility on earth; 'Indecorum's' issue is ignoble birth [standing].

134 Though he forget, the Brahman [scholar] may regain his Vedic lore; Failing in 'decorum due,' birthright's [rank] gone for evermore.

135 The envious soul in life no rich increase of blessing gains, So man of 'due decorum' void no dignity obtains.

136 The strong of soul no jot abate of 'strict decorum's' laws, Knowing that 'due decorum's' breach foulest disgrace will cause.

137 'Tis source of dignity when 'true decorum' is preserved; Who break 'decorum's' rules endure e'en censures undeserved.

138 'Decorum true' observed a seed of good will be; 'Decorum's breach' will sorrow yield eternally.

139 It cannot be that they who 'strict decorum's' law fulfil, E'en in forgetful mood, should utter words of ill.

140 Who know not with the world in harmony to dwell, May many things have learned, but nothing well.