Teaching
Money serves life best when desire is governed by restraint, honesty, and long-term responsibility.
Meaning
Financial strain often comes not only from scarcity, but from undisciplined habits. Dharmic ethics ask that wealth be earned cleanly, used wisely, and kept free from vanity.
Practical Application
Before a purchase, ask whether it serves need, duty, or ego. Delay non-essential spending for a day and review the decision with a calmer mind.
Source
Chanakya Niti, Paraphrased niti teaching
Attributed to: Chanakya