Sanskrit यावत् वित्तोपार्जनसक्तः तावत् निजपरिवारो रक्तः। पश्चाज्जीवति जर्जरदेहे वार्तां को’पि न पृच्छति गेहे॥ Meaning “As long as one is capable of earning wealth, so long the family remains affectionate. But when the body becomes old and weak, no one even asks about you at home.” Commentary: Wealth Creates Conditional Love This is one of the most painful truths. Shankara reveals: Money often becomes the basis of respect. When wealth flows: • relatives gather • society praises • friends remain close When wealth fades: • attention disappears • affection cools • loneliness grows Thus wealth is not only external power… It is also emotional illusion. Wealth’s Tyranny: Relationships Become Transactions Shankara warns: Do not confuse: • social attention with love • wealth-based respect with real worth Because wealth cannot buy devotion.