sanskrit quotation

8/11/2019 Sanskrit Quotation

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Raghuvamsam (Mahakavi Kalidasa)

Hemnah samlakshyate hyagnau vishuddhih shyaamikaapi va

The purity or otherwise of gold can be tested only when it is put through thefire

Kriyaa hi vastoopahutaa praseedati

Knowledge imparted only to a fit recipient will yield the desired result.

Padam hi sarvatra gunairnidheeyate

Good qualities put their footprints everywhere.

Bhinnaruchirhi lokah

People have varied tastes, likes and dislikes.

Maranam prakritih shareerinaam vikritirjeevitamuchyate budhaihKshanamapyavatishthate shwasanyadi janturnanu laabhavaanasau

Wise men say that death is a natural thing for the embodied soul whereas lifeis accidental. Even if one is able to breathe and be alive for a second, itshould be considered as a gain.

Swashareerashareerinaavapi shruta samyoga viparyayau yadaaVirahah kimivaanutaapayedvada baahyairvishayaih vipashchitaam

When the union and separation of the body (shareera ) and the indweller ofthe body (shareeree, Jiva) is common knowledge, how could the separation(viraha) from external entities cause grief to a wise person?

Kumarasambhavam (Mahakavi Kalidasa)


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Vikaarahetau sati vikriyante Yeshaam na chetaamsi ta eva dheeraah

Only he can be considered a dheera( a person of courage) whose mind is notdisturbed or overcome by emotions even in the presence of objects oftemptation.

Praayena saamagryavidhau gunaanaamParaangmukhee vishwasrijah pravrittih

In most of the cases, the Creator Brahma is reluctant to assemble all thegood qualities in one place (person). (The idea is even the best of men willhave a few failings.)

Ka eepsitaartha sthiranishchayam manah

Payashcha nimnaabhimukham prateepayet

Who can reverse the course of two things, namely, the mind which issteadfastly clinging to the desired object and water which always flows fromhigher level to lower level ?

Shareeramaadyam khalu dharmasaadhanam

The human body is the first instrument for treading the path of dharma

Na ratnamanwishyati mrigyate hi tat

A valuable diamond does not seek, it is only sought after.

Alokasaamaanyam achintyahetukamDwishanti mandaashcharitam mahaatmanaam


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Fools deride the character of great souls whose conduct and behaviour aredifferent from those of ordinary mortals who cannot think of possiblereasons for such difference.

Praayah pratyayamaadatte swaguneshoottamaadaarh

Respect or recognition by men of noble character instills into one a belief inones own good qualities.

Yaachjnaa moghaa varamadhigune naadhame labdhakaamaa

Begging of a noble person and not getting what one wants is muchbetterthan begging of a mean person and getting what one wants.

Riktah sarve bhavati hi laghuh poornata gauravaaya

Empty ( of wealth, knowledge, good qualities etc) one loses dignity andrespect in society. Fullness ( of wealth, knowledge, good qualities etc.) , onthe other hand, gives one dignity and respect in society.

Aapannaartiprashamanaphalaah sampado hyuttamaanaam

Noble souls use their wealth for the purpose of wiping out the misery andsuffering of those overcome by misfortune.

Kasyaatyantam sukhamupanatam dukhamekaantato vaa

Neechairgachchhatyupari cha dashaa chakranemikramena

There is none who is always happy and comfortable and none who is alwaysunhappy and miserable. Happiness and sorrow alternate like the rim of awheel which goes up and down

Abhijnaanashaakuntalam Natakam (Mahakavi Kalidasa)

Kimivahi madhuraanaam mandanam naakriteenaam?


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Which is not an adornment for a beautiful form? (Anything can add to thebeauty if one has a beautiful form)

Sataam hi sandehapadeshu vastushuPramaanam antahkarana pravruttayah

For people of character, when in a dilemma whether a particular conduct ordeed is good or bad, their own inner voice or conscience is the final arbiter.

Artho hi kanyaa parakeeya eva

A girl child is another mans property and she is held in trust by the parents.

Autsukyamaatramavasaayayati pratishthaa

When one gets recognition, the enthusiasm which was there whileendeavouring to get that recognition, cools down.

Anubhavati hi moordhnaa paadapasteevramushnamShamayati paritaapam chchhaayayaa samshritaanaam

The tree bears the intense heat on its head while it lessens the heat for thosewho take shelter under it.

Bhavanti namraastarava phalodgamaihNavaambubhirbhoomivilambino ghanaah

Anuddhataah satpurushaah samriddhibhih

Swabhaava evaisha paropakaarinaam


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Trees laden with fruits bend down so that people may pluck and enjoy thefruits. Clouds laden with water come down in the form of rain cooling theearth and watering plants and trees. In the same way noble men do notbecome conceited when fortune embraces them but use their wealth to help

others. This is the nature of persons who are always eager to be of help tofellow humans.

Srajamapi shirasyandhah kshiptaam dhunotyahishankayaa

One who is blind throws away even a garland of flower placed on his head,thinking it is a snake.

Vikramorvasheeyam Natakam (Mahakavi Kalidasa)

Yadevopanatam dukhaat sukham tadrasavattaramNirvaanaaya taruchchhaayaa taptasya hi visheshatah

The happiness one gets after a period of grief is all the more enjoyable. Onewho is afflicted by the intense heat of the Sun better enjoys the shade givenby a tree than one who is not exposed to the Suns rays.

ParasparavirodhinyorekasamshrayadurlabhamSangamam shreesaraswatyorbhooyaadudbhootaye sataam

The conflicting attributes of wealth and learning rarely co-exist in oneperson. Let there be such a rare union of Goddess Lakshmi and GoddessSaraswati for the benefit of the good people.

Sarvastaratu durgaani sarve bhadraani pashyatuSarvah kaamaanavaapnotu sarvah sarvatra nandatu


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May all cross their difficulties. May all see good and auspicious things. Mayall get their wishes fulfilled. May everyone everywhere be happy.

Chchhinnabandhe matsye palaayite nirvinnoDheevaro bhanati dharmo me bhavati

When the fishing net was torn and fish leaped into the water the fishermanbecomes dejected and consoles himself sayingthat he will get merit (punya) (for allowing the fish to escape).

Sarvatra khalwaatmaanumaanena vartitum yuktam

It is best for every one to act in accordance with ones status everywhere.

Malavikaagnimitram Natakam(Mahakavi Kalidasa)

Puraanamityeva na saadhu sarvam

Na chaapi kaavyam navamityavadyam

Santah pareekshyaanyatarat bhajante

Moodhah parapratyayaneya buddhih

All kavyaasare not good only because they are old. All kaavyas are not badbecause they are new. Good and wise people examine both and decide

whether a kaavyais good or bad. Only a fool will be blindly led by what

others say.

Artham sapratibandham prabhuradhigantum sahaayavaanevaDrishyam tamasi na pashyanti deepena vinaa sachakshurapi


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Only one who has some one to help will be able to get hold of an object orachieve a goal when there are impediments or obstructions in the process.Even a person with eyes will be able to see an object in darkness only with

the help of a lamp.

Mandopyamandataameti samsargena vipashchitahPankachchhidah phalasyeva nikashenaavilam payah

Even a fool becomes clever by association with the wise just as even muddy

water becomes clear when it comes into contact with the fruits of

thenirmaleetree (i.e. when the fruits are put in the water).

Kiraataarjuneeyam (Mahakavi Bharavi)

Nahi priyam vaktumichchhanti mrishaa hitaishinah

Those who mean well for others do not want to please them by false praise.

Nanu vaktrivishesha ni:sprihaa gunagrihyaa vachane vipashchitah

The wise are indifferent as to who uttered the words, they judge the wordsby their inherent quality

Nivasanti paraakramaashrayaa na vishaadena samam samriddhayah

Abundance (affluence) co-exists with valour not with melancholy or absenceof enthusiasm

Sahasaa vidadheeta na kriyaamavivekah paramaapadaam padam

Vrinute hi vimrishyakaarinam gunalubdhaah swayameva sampadah


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Do not embark on an endeavour on the spur of the moment withoutanalysing its pros and cons. The absence of discrimination is the cause ofgreat misfortune. Fortune, ever greedy for good qualities in men, embracesthose who engage themselves in an endeavour after consultations anddiscussions with men of knowledge.

Sprihaneeya gunairmahaatmabhih charite vartmani yachchhataam manah

Vidhiheturaheturaagasaam vinipaatopi samunnateh samah

For those who follow in the footsteps of great men possessing highlydesirable qualities, even a downfall on account of fate and not involvingwrong doings is equal to rising higher in status.

Yashodhigantum sukhalipsayaa vaa manushyasamkhyaamativartitum vaaNirutsukaanaamabhiyogabhaajaam samutsukevaankamupaiti siddhih

Achievement, it seems, is enthusiastic to sit on the lap of those who engagethemselves diligently in an endeavour without caring for fame, happiness orrise in popularity.

Kimivaavasaadakara aatmavataam

There is nothing which will tire out or disturb the mind of high-mindedpersons.

Prema pashyati bhayaanapadepi.

Love sees cause for fear even in the most unlikely places

Upanatamavadheerayantyabhavyaah

Unlucky persons disregard ( do not care about) what is already at hand


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Sharadambudharachchhaayaa jatwaryo yauvanashriyah

Aapaataramyaah vishayaah paryanta paritaapinah

Youth is fleeting like the clouds of autumn. The pleasures of the senses aresweet in the beginning but yield bitter results in the end.

Tadaa ramyaanyaramyaani priyah shalyam tadaasavah

Tadekaakee sabandhuh sannishtena rahito yadaa

when ones loved one is absent, beautiful things seem ugly, what one likesincluding ones own life becomes a pain, one feels lonely even in the midst of

ones relatives.

Jeeyantaam durjayaa dehe ripavashchakshuraadayahJiteshu nanu lokoyam teshu kritsnastwayaa jitah

The enemies resident in the body, namely the sense organs like the eyes,which are difficult to control, should be conquered. Once they are

conquered, it is as good as the whole world has been conquered by you.

Taavadaashreeyate lakshmyaa taavadasya sthiram yashahPurushastaavadevaasau yaavanmaanaanna heeyate

One can accumulate wealth, ones fame remains stable and one isconsidered a man of substance only so long as one commands the respect ofsociety.

Prakrityamitraa hi sataamasaadhavah

Evil men are natural enemies of the good ones.


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Shishupaalavadham (Maagha kavi)

Maheeyamsah prakrityaa mitabhaashinah

Great men, by nature, do not talk much (they limit their speech to theessentials only)

Sampadaa susthirammanyo bhavati swalpayaapi yahKritakrityo vidhirmanye na vardhayati tasya taam

In the case of one who is satisfied with a little wealth, even Fate (vidhih)thinks it has done its job and does not increase his wealth. (One should haveenough ambition if he wants to accumulate lot of wealth and should not becontent with what he has)

Maa jeevan yah paraavajnaadukhadagdhopi jeevati

One who lives, even after one has been scorched by the humiliation showered on him byothers, is as good as dead.

Saamaanyaadhikaranam hi tejastimirayo kutah?

Where is comparison between light and darkness ? There is no comparison atall.

Aarabhantelpamevaajjnaah kaamam vyagraa bhavanti chaMahaarambhaah kritadhiyastishthanti cha niraakulaah

Fools start an undertaking in a small way and they struggle to complete it.Great men start in a big way and accomplish the task remaining unruffled inspite of its magnitude.


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Upaayamaasthitasyaapi nashyantyarthaah pramaadatah

The undertakings of those who are careless and negligent never bear fruitthough they have used proper means.

Ayathaabalamaarambho nidaanam kshayasampadah

Embarking on something which is beyond ones capacity or strength is one ofthe causes for diminution in ones wealth

Brihatsahaayah kaaryaantam kshodeeyanapi gachchhati

Even small people can get their work done with the help of the big people

Kshane Kshane yannavataamupaiti tadeva roopam ramaneeyataayaah

Beauty is that which takes on a new form every minute (so that the one wholooks at it is never tired or bored)

Naishadheeya Charitam (Sri Harsha)

Apaam hi triptaaya na vaaridhaara swaaduh sugandhih swadate tushaaraa

One who is satiated with water will not appreciate a pouring of cool watersweet in taste and smell.

Pittena doone rasane sitaapi tiktaayate

When the tongue is corrupted bypitta, even sugar tastes bitter.

Aarjavam hi kutileshu na neetih


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Straightforwardness is not the right policy when people of crooked mind areconcerned.

Mitam cha saaram cha vacho hi vaagmitaa

Oratory is speech which is measured (not verbose) and at the same timepregnant with meaning.

Mrichchhakatikam (Raja Sudraka)

Shoonyamaputrasya griham chirashoonyam naasti yasya sanmitramMoorkhasya dishaah shoonyaah sarvam shoonyam daridrasya

The house of a childless person is shoonya (void), for a person without agood friend it is forever void, the four quarters are void for the fool and forthe poor everything is shoonya (void).

Sukham hi dukhaananubhooya shobhate ghanaandhakaareshwiwa

deepadarshnam

Happiness is more appreciated after one experiences grief over a period inthe same way as light is more appreciated by a person in pitch darkness.

Sukhaattu yo yaati naro daridrataam Dhritah shareerena mritah sa jeevati

One who has enjoyed prosperity is suddenly reduced to penury is as good asdead even while living.

Daaridryaanmaranaadwaa maranam mama rochate na daaridryamAlpaklesham maranam daaridryamanantakam dukham


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If I have to choose between death and penury I will choose death notpenury. Death involves only a little distress but penury brings unendingphysical and mental agony.

Daaridryaatpurushasya baandhavajano vaakye na santishthateSusnigdhaah vimukheebhavanti suhridah sphaareebhavantyaapadah

Sattwam hraasamupaiti sheelashashinah kaantih parimlaayate

Paapam karma cha yatparairapi kritam tattasya sambhaavyate

If one is poor, his relatives dont heed his words, even loving friends neglecthim, his misfortunes spread out, his physical and mental strength shrinks,the moon of his good conduct becomes pale and even the wrongs committedby others are foisted on to him.

Gunaah khalu anuraagasya kaaranam na balaatkarah

It is because of ones qualities one is loved not because of force.

Saahase shree prativasati

In adventure resides Goddess Lakshmi (Only those who are adventurous canamass wealth)

Uttararaamacharitam (Bhavabhuti)

Sataam sadbhih sangah kathamapi hi punyena bhavati

The meeting of good people with good people somehow happens onlybypunya (fruit of meritorious deeds done in the past)


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Priyapraayaa vrittih vinayamadhuro vaachi niyamah

Prakrityaa kalyaanee matiranavageetah parichayah

Puro vaa pashchaadwaa tadidamaviparyaasita rasam

Rahasyam saadhoonaamanupadhi vishuddham vijayate

Loving, polite and pleasing interaction with others, controlled speech, a

heart which only thinks of the good of others, introduction which is notboastful, Uniform behaviour before and after (when face to face or behandthe back)These are the secrets, pure and simple, of saintly souls.

Vajraadapi kathhoraani mridooni kusumaadapi

Lokottaraanaam chetaamsi ko nu vijnaatumarhati.

The hearts of the best of men who are a cut above the ordinary people areharder than diamond (when facing obstacles or enemies ) and softer thanflowers (towards the less privileged and the miserable). Who canunderstand the hearts of such men?

Na kinchidapi kurvaanah saukhyairdukhaanyapohati

Tattasya kimapi dravyam yo hi yasya priyo janah

Without doing anything, if one converts the sorrows of another person intojoy and happiness, then the first one, who is the object of love for thesecond one, is a valuable thing for the latter.

Antahkaranatattwasya dampatyoh snehasamshrayaatAanandagranthirekoyam apatyamiti badhyate

The concrete manifestation of the joy arising out of the union of the minds ofthe husband and the wife is called apatyam (progeny) on which convergesthe love of both of them.


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Eko rasah karuna eva nimittabhedaa-

dbhinnah pruthakprithagivaashrayate vivartaan

Aavarta budbuda taranga mayaan vikaaraan

Ambho yathaa salilameva tu tatsamastam

Karuna(pathetic)rasa (emotion) is the only one which manifests in the form

of other emotions like sringara(love) etc. depending on the underlyingcircumstances which give rise to the emotion in the same way as bubbles,waves, swell etc are only different forms that water takes. The basic

substance is water only.

Gunaah poojaasthaanamGunishu n cha lingam na cha vayah

Good qualities are appreciated in whomsoever they are found. The sex or theage of the person is not taken into consideration.

Rishayo raakshaseemaahurvaachamunmattadriptayoh

Saa yonih sarva vairaanaam saa hi lokasya nirritih

The speech of intoxicated and conceited persons is termedas raakshasee(demoniac) by the rishis. Such speech is the root cause of allenmities and that is hell in this world.

Kaamam dugdhe viprakarshatyalakshmeemKeertim soote dushkritam yaa hinasti


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Taam chaapyetaam maataram mangalaanaamDhenum dheeraah soonritaam vaachamaahuh

Speech that is embellished by truth and love yields all ones wishes, drivesaway poverty, builds a reputation, prevents wrong doings in the same way as

the Cow Mother which yields all auspicious things.

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Vyatishajati padaarthaanaantarah kopi hetu-rna khalu bahirupaadheeen preetayah samshrayante

Vikasati hi patangasyodaye pundareekamDravati cha himarashmavudgate chandrakaantah

It is some internal cause which brings together people. Love does notdepend upon external attributes. The lotus blossoms when the sun rises(though the lotus is delicate and the suns rays are hot), the moon stonestarts melting when exposed to moonlight (though moonlight is soft and themoon stone is hard).

Priyaanaashe kritsnam kila jagadaranyam hi bhavati

When the woman one loves is lost the whole world turns into a dense junglefor the one who loves.

Snehachcha nimittasavyapekshashcheti vipratishiddhametat

Love and existence of a cause for such love, these two are mutuallycontradictory

Mudraaraakshasam Nataka (Vishakhadatta)

Na yuktam praakritamapi ripumavajnaatum

It is not proper to disregard or neglect even an ordinary enemy.


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Keedrishastrinaanaam agninaa saha virodhah?

What kind of enmity the grass has towards fire ? (there is no enmity, it is

the nature of fire to burn anything whatsoever)

Himavati divyaushadhayah sheershe sarpah samaavishtah

There are divine medicinal plants in the Himalayas. But on top of it areserpents

Paraayattah preeteh kathamiva rasam vetti purushah?

How does a man who is under the control of another know the joy of love.

Iha virachayan saadhweem shishyah kriyaam na nivaaryateTyajati tu yadaa maargam mohaattadaa gururankushah

Here the disciple is not prevented from doing anything good. But when he deviatesfrom the right path guru will act as ankusha (weapon used to control an elephant),

meaning he will be controlled and brought back to the correct path.

Dashakumaaracharitam (Dandi)

Jalabudbudasamaanaa viraajamaanaa sampat tadillekheva sahasodetinashyati cha

The glittering wealth is like the bubbles on water. Like lightning it risessuddenly and perishes with the same speed.

Iha jagati hi na nireehadehinam shriyah samshrayante

In this world one who does not put in effort (i.e. one who is inactive) doesnot acquire wealth


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Shreyaamsi cha sakalaanyanalasaanaam haste nityasaannidhyaani

All prosperity and welfare is always in the hands of those who are alwaysactive, who do not know laziness

Harshacharitam (Bana)

Atiroshanashchakshushmaanapyandha eva janah

The angry person, though possessing eyes, is blind.

Na santyeva te yeshaam sataamapi sataam na vidyantemitrodaaseenashatravah

There are no such persons who do not have friends, enemies or neutrals eventhough such persons possess good qualities.

Upayogam tu na preetirvichaarayati

Love does not consider use or benefit.

Kaadambari (Baana)

Sarvathaa na kanchana na sprishati shareeradharmaanamupataapaah

It is not possible that one, who is subject to the vagaries of a body, will notever suffer any disease or discomfort

Sukhamupadishyate parasya

It is easy to preach to others

Bahubhashino na shraddadhaati lokah


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People do not listen to one who talks too much.

Mithyaapi tattathaa yathaa griheeetam lokena

Untruth takes the same form as the one given to it by people.

Kaavyameemaamsaa (Kaviraja Rajashekharah)

Praayah praanabhritaam premaanamantarena naanyadbandhanamasti

Generally, for the living, there is no bondage except love.

Pakshapaato hi gunadoshau viparyaasayati

It is only partiality that interchanges good and bad (i.e. good is consideredas bad and bad is considered as good)

Paraishcha pareekshayet. Yadudaaseenah pashyati na tadanushthaatetipraayo vaadah

The plan should be got examined by outsiders. The argument is, what theneutral person sees, the one who executes may not see most of the time.

Aniyatakaalaah pravrittayo viplavante

Actions not done at the appropriate time do not yield the desired result

Samyakswaapo vapushah paramaarogyaaya

The right kind of sleep is good for a very healthy body.

Matidarpane kaveenaam vishwam pratiphalati


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In the mirror of the poets mind there is the reflection of the world.

Kathaasaritsaagaram (Somadeva)

Apraapyam naama nehaasti dheerasya vyavasaayinah

There is nothing unattainable to the one who has courage and who workshard.

Ashnute sa hi kalyaanam vyasane yo na muhyati

Only one who does not lose his cool in adversity will enjoy prosperity

Ekachitte dwayoreva kimasaadhyam bhavediti

When two people think alike then what is it that is impossible?

Karunaardraa hi sarvasya santokaaranabaandhavaah

Good people whose heart is full of sympathy and kindness become, withoutselfish motives, the friends or relatives of all.

Kaamam vyasana vrikshasya moolam durjana sangatih

The root cause of sorrow is the company of bad people.

Tyajantyuttamasatwaa hi praanaanapi na satpatham

Those of good nature may give up their life but not the righteous path.

Panko hi nabhasi kshiptah ksheptuh patati moordhani

Mud, thrown at the sky, falls on the head of the person who throws it (If onedoes something bad it recoils on him)


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Panchatantra (Vishnu Sharma)

Na swalpasya krite bhoori naashayenmatimaannarah

The wise man should not incur a big loss for the sake of a little gain.

Praakaashyam swagunodayena gunino gachchhanti kim janmanaa

Good people are noticed by their good qualities, not by birth.

Paishunyaadbhidyate snehah

Love and friendship are broken by backbiting.

Yasya buddhirbalam tasya nirbuddhestu kuto balam?

He who has brains has strength (power), where is power in a fool?

Sevaadharmah parama gahano yoginaamapyagamyah

To be in the service of another is a difficult job which even a yogi may not be

able to fulfill.

Mridunaa salilena khanyamaanaanyavaghrishyanti girerapi sthalani

Eroded by the soft water incessantly, even the hard stones of the mountainwear away over time.

Deergho buddhimato baahoo


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The hands of the one with brains are long indeed. ( Using his brains he cando many things with hands which less brainy fellows cannot do)

Yadbhavishyo vinashyati

One will face adversity if one does not take precautions to counteractanticipated difficulties or problems

Bahoonaamapyasaaraanaam samavayoo hi durjayah.

If a large number of people unite for a purpose they become invincible, though eachone, by himself is weak.

Atyaadarah shankaneeyah

One should be circumspect with regard to those who show more than theusual respect or regard.

Sampattau cha vipattau cha mahataamekaroopataa

In prosperity and adversity the great do not lose their equilibrium.

Kah parah priyavaadinaam?

Who is not ones own for people of soft and soothing speech.

Nakrah swasthaanamaasaadya gajendramapi karshati

The crocodile, in his own habitat, can drag even an elephant into the water.

Krishe kasyaasti sauhridam?

Who will make friends with a lean (down and out) person?


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Aaatmanah pratikoolaani pareshaam na samaacharet

That which is hurting oneself should not be done to others.

Anaagatam yah kurute sa shobhate,Sa shochyate yo na karotyanaagatam.

One who takes precautions before misfortune strikes will prosper. One who does nottake action when misfortune is anticipated, will come to grief.

Santapayanti kamapathyabhujam na rogaah

How can one be unaffected by diseases if one eats food not conducive toones health ?

Sarvanaashe samutpanne ardham tyajati panditah

When everything is at stake the wise give up half of it to save the other half.

Udaaracharitaanaam tu vasudhaiva kutumbakam

To those of generous character( disposition) the whole world is one family.

Yadrishee bhaavanaa yasya siddhirbhavati taadrishee

Whatever one dreams or imagines the outcome will be similar.

Hitopadesha (Narayana Panditah)

Udyamena hi siddhyanti kaaryaani na manorathaih

Ones goal is achieved by industry (hard work) and not by building castles inthe air.


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Jnaanam bhaarah kriyaam vinaa

Without action knowledge is a burden (knowledge, not put into practice, is

sheer waste)

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