These eight are the immediate signs of a man doomed to ruin: hatred of brahmins, disputes with brahmins, seizure of a brahmin's property, taking a brahmin's life, delight in reviling brahmins, grief upon hearing brahmins praised, forgetting them on solemn occasions, and showing malice when they ask for something. A wise man should understand these failings and, understanding them, avoid them. These eight, O Bharata, are the cream of happiness, and they alone are attainable here: meeting with friends, obtaining great wealth, embracing a son, union for fellowship, conversation with friends at the right moment, advancement of those belonging to one's own party, gaining what one desired, and being honored in society. These eight qualities glorify a man: wisdom, high birth, self-restraint, learning, valor, moderation in speech, giving according to one's means, and gratitude. This house has nine doors, three pillars, and five witnesses.