Sloka 37, Ulladu Narpadu - Part II / Ramana Maharshi / Indian Philosophy

English Translations:

1.     Truth  Revealed  / Grant Duff Although the entire world be (considered as) a straw, and all the hidden lore (of the Vedas, that is leaning) be within one`s grasp, how rare indeed in the redemption of those who have reduced (themselves) to abjet slavery to the vile prostitute of flattery.

2.    The Forty on Existence Sadhu Arunachala (Major A.W.Chadwick)

Though for a man the world is nothing more Than just straw; though he, at his command, Has a deep knowledge of the sacred lore; He scarce can save himself from the dread chains Of flattery, that cursed prostitute, Which fetter him securely to her use.

3     Revelation / K. Lakshmana Sarma Even for those who look on the whole world as worthless, and have all the secrets of the sacred lore in the palm of the hand, it is impossible to cast off servitude to the harlot, praise.

Synopsis / Grant Duff: It is hard indeed to overcome the allurement of flattery even for one who disdains all the world.

Collected from the books published by Ramanashramam. mP: 2-3-14