Chapter 33 — Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 33

Valmiki Ramayana — Kishkindha Kanda

Verse 33.35

धर्मलोपो महांस्तावत् कृते ह्यप्रतिकुर्वतः। अर्थलोपश्च मित्रस्य नाशे गुणवतो महान्॥

dharmalopo mahāṃstāvat kṛte hyapratikurvataḥ| arthalopaśca mitrasya nāśe guṇavato mahān||

English Meaning

He who does not return the services of his benefactor, loseth piety. He who who loseth friendship with a qualified friend, loseth wealth.

M.N. Dutt (1891–94, public domain)