Start your day with an inspirational Sanskrit Subhashita
उत्साहसम्पन्नमदीर्घसूत्रम्
क्रियावधिज्ञं व्यसनेष्वसक्तम् ।
शूरं कृतज्ञं दृढसौहृदं च
लक्ष्मीः स्वयं याति निवासहेतोः ॥
The goddess of wealth comes by herself to a person who is enthusiastic, who does not procrastinate, who plans his work systematically, who is not addicted to any bad habits, who is brave, grateful and friendly.
पठतो नास्ति मूर्खत्वम्
जपतो नास्ति पातकम् ।
मौनिनः कलहो नास्ति
न भयं चास्ति जाग्रतः ॥
A learned person can never act foolishly.
A devout person can never be wicked.
A silent person can never get involved in quarrels.
A person who is alert and awake can never be afraid.
महाजनस्य संसर्गः
कस्य नोन्नतिकारकः ।
पद्मपत्रस्थितं तोयम्
धत्ते मुक्ताफलश्रियम् ॥
For whom is the company of great people not beneficial? Even a water droplet when on lotus petal, shines like a pearl.
छायामन्यस्य कुर्वन्ति
तिष्ठन्ति स्वयमातपे ।
फलान्यपि परार्थाय
वृक्षाः सत्पुरुषा इव ॥
Trees make shade for others, even by standing themselves in Sun. They also provide fruits for others to enjoy. Trees are indeed, like good people.
यः सुन्दरस्तद्वनिता कुरूपा
या सुन्दरी सा पतिरूपहीना ।
यत्रोभयं तत्र दरिद्रता च
विधेर्विचित्राणि विचेष्टितानि ॥
नमन्ति फलिनो वृक्षाः
नमन्ति गुणिनो जनाः ।
शुष्ककाष्ठानि मूर्खाश्च
न नमन्ति कदाचन ॥
Alternately,
नमन्ति फलिताः वृक्षाः
नमन्ति विबुधाः जनाः ।
शुष्ककाष्ठानि मूर्खाश्च
भिद्यन्ते न नमन्ति च ॥
A tree bearing fruits always bends (towards earth, due to the weight of fruits). Similarly, wise people respect others by bowing. Whereas, unwise people are like dry sticks which break but never bend.
पुण्यस्य फलमिच्छन्ति
पुण्यं नेच्छन्ति मानवाः ।
न पापफलमिच्छन्ति
पापं कुर्वन्ति यत्नतः ॥
People always desire to enjoy the fruits of good deeds, but they do not perform those good deeds. They never desire to suffer from the consequences of their sins, but they commit sins intentionally.
जयन्ति ते सुकृतिनो
रससिद्धाः कवीश्वराः ।
नास्ति येषां यशः काये
जरामरणजं भयम् ॥
Those great poets who are profound masters of creative literary work attain the real victory. Their embodiment of success does not have any fear of old age or death.
स्वल्पस्नायुवसावशेषमलिनं निर्मांसमप्यस्थिकम्
श्वा लब्ध्वा पारितोषमेति न तु तत्तस्य क्षुधः शान्तये ।
सिंहो जम्बुकमङ्कमागतमपि त्यक्त्वा निहन्ति द्विपम्
सर्वः कृच्छ्रगतोऽपि वाञ्छति जनः सत्त्वानुरूपं फलम् ॥
If a dog finds a dusty piece of bone devoid of any flesh containing a little sinew, it feels happy even if that piece does not quench its hunger. On the other hand, a lion chooses not to attack a nearby jackal and hunts only for a mighty elephant. Everyone hungers for a fruit which befits his abilities though it demands extra effort.
यथा चित्तं तथा वाचः
यथा वाचस्तथा क्रियाः ।
चित्ते वाचि क्रियायाञ्च
साधूनामेकरूपता ॥
As are thoughts, so are words. As are words, so are deeds.
Virtuous people are consistent in thoughts, words and deeds.
अधिगत्य गुरोर्ज्ञानम्
छात्रेभ्यो वितरन्ति ये ।
विद्यावात्सल्यनिधयः
शिक्षका मम दैवतम् ॥
The teachers are those who master knowledge from their teachers and then impart it to students. They are the treasure houses of knowledge and love. I consider such teachers as divine beings and worship them.
(Some people excel in mastering the knowledge. Some people are skillful in imparting the knowledge. A teacher is the one who possesses both these qualities and hence is referred to as a treasure of knowledge)
जाड्यं धियो हरति सिञ्चति वाचि सत्यम्
मानोन्नतिं दिशति पापमपाकरोति ।
चेतः प्रसादयति दिक्षु तनोति कीर्तिम्
सत्सङ्गतिः कथय किं न करोति पुंसाम् ॥
It removes inertia of the mind, fosters truthfulness in words, leads to enhancement of dignity and prestige, expiates sins, pleases the mind and pervades fame in all directions. Is there anything that the company of virtuous people doesn't achieve?
शतेषु जायते शूरः
सहस्रेषु च पण्डितः ।
वक्ता दशसहस्रेषु
श्रोता भवति वा न वा ॥
One in hundreds is a brave person.
One in thousands is a scholar.
A great orator is one in ten thousands.
One can hardly find a good listener.
घटं भिन्द्यात् पटं छिन्द्यात्
कुर्याद्रासभरोहणम् ।
येन केन प्रकारेण
प्रसिद्धः पुरुषो भवेत् ॥
By breaking a pot, by tearing a cloth, by riding on a donkey, by hook or by crook does one desperately gain fame (a Guinness record!).
(This is a mockery of current situation in the world)
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शक्तानां भूषणं क्षमा ।
क्षमा वशीकृतिर्लोके
क्षमया किं न सिध्यति ॥
Forgiving nature is the strength of the weak. It is the ornament of the mighty. It is a quality which can seduce admiration in this world. What on earth cannot be accomplished by forgiveness?
परीक्ष्य सत्कुलं विद्याम्
शीलं शौर्यं सुरूपताम् ।
विधिर्ददाति निपुणः
कन्यामिव दरिद्रताम् ॥
The fate wisely attributes poverty to a person only after thoroughly studying his family background (cultural background), knowledge, conduct, courage and his beauty, just like what the caring parents do before arranging their daughter's marriage.
(One who has any of the qualities mentioned above, should be able to make a living out of it)
परोऽपि हितवान् बन्धुः
बन्धुरप्यहितः परः ।
अहितो देहजो व्याधिः
हितमारण्यमौषधम् ॥
One who helps us in difficult times should be considered as a relative (or a friend), even if he is a stranger. One who hurts us, should be considered as a stranger, even if he is our relative. Though a disease resides in our body, it is harmful. But a medicinal plant that grows in a forest, saves lives.
एकेन शुष्कवृक्षेण
दह्यमानेन वह्निना ।
दह्यते तद्वनं सर्वम्
दुष्पुत्रेण कुलं तथा ॥
A single burning dry tree leads to an uncontrolled forest fire that burns the entire woods. Similarly, a wicked son causes embarrassment, dishonor and infamy to his entire family.
नरस्याभरणं रूपम्
रूपस्याभरणं गुणः ।
गुणस्याभरणं ज्ञानम्
ज्ञानस्याभरणं क्षमा ॥
Beauty decorates the personality of a man.
Good qualities ornament his beauty.
Knowledge embellishes his qualities.
Forgiveness adorns his knowledge.
सुखार्थी त्यजते विद्याम्
विद्यार्थी त्यजते सुखम् ।
सुखार्थिनः कुतो विद्या
कुतो विद्यार्थिनः सुखम् ॥
One who delights in material wealth gives up education.
One who desires to gain knowledge gives up luxuries.
How can someone seeking lavish life gain knowledge?
How can someone seeking knowledge lead a luxurious life?
यत्र नार्यस्तु पूज्यन्ते
रमन्ते तत्र देवताः ।
यत्रैतास्तु न पूज्यन्ते
सर्वास्तत्राफलाः क्रियाः ॥
Wherever women are respected, even the gods enjoy transcendental bliss. Wherever they are not respected, all actions result in failure.
तैलाद्रक्षेत् जलाद्रक्षेत्
रक्षेत् शिथिलबन्धनात् ।
मूर्खहस्ते न दातव्यम्
एवं वदति पुस्तकम् ॥
"Protect me from oil. Protect me from water. Protect me from loose binding. Do not hand me to a fool" requests a book (to its owner).
तैलाद्रक्ष जलाद्रक्ष
रक्ष मां श्लथबन्धनात् ।
याचकेभ्योऽपि मां रक्ष
एवं रोदिति पुस्तकम् ॥
"Protect me from oil. Protect me from water. Protect me from loose binding and also from those who beg (who may not know the value of a book)" requests a book (to its owner).
तैलाद्रक्ष जलाद्रक्ष
रक्ष मां श्लथबन्धनात् ।
आशुभ्यः परहस्तेभ्यः
एवं वदति पुस्तकम् ॥
"Protect me from oil. Protect me from water. Protect me from loose binding and also from swift hands of other people (who may not know proper handling)" requests a book (to its owner).
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दशवर्षाणि ताडयेत् ।
प्राप्ते तु षोडशे वर्षे
पुत्रं मित्रवदाचरेत् ॥
A child should be pampered for first five years. He should be disciplined and spanked for next ten years. Once he is sixteen, he should be treated like a friend.
यस्यार्थास्तस्य मित्राणि
यस्यार्थास्तस्य बान्धवाः ।
यस्यार्थाः स पुमान् लोके
यस्यार्थाः स च पण्डितः ॥
Whoever is wealthy, is the one who has friends.
Whoever is wealthy, is the one who has acquaintances (kith and kin).
Whoever is wealthy, is the man in this world!
Whoever is wealthy, is also a great scholar.
अज्ञः सुखमाराध्यः सुखतरमाराध्यते विशेषज्ञः ।
ज्ञानलवदुर्विदग्धं ब्रह्मापि नरं न रञ्जयति ॥
An ignorant man can be pleased easily. A wise man can be persuaded even more easily. But even the creator cannot win over a conceited snob smattering with his little knowledge.
क्षुत्क्षामोऽपि जराकृशोऽपि शिथिलप्रायोऽपि कष्टां दशाम्
आपन्नोऽपि विपन्नदीधितिरपि प्राणेषु गच्छत्स्वपि ।
मत्तेभेन्द्रविभिन्नकुम्भकवलग्रासैकबद्धस्पृहः
किं जीर्णं तृणमत्ति मानमहतामग्रेसरः केसरी ॥
Though it is hungry for food, weakened by old age, going through difficulties, suffering from illness and senility, struggling between life and death, a lion always desires to taste fresh meat from the forehead of a mighty elephant. How can a lion, the mightiest of all creatures with great self-respect, feed on shriveled grass?
मनस्यन्यद्वचस्यन्यत्
कार्यमन्यद्दुरात्मनाम् ।
मनस्येकं वचस्येकम्
कर्मण्येकं महात्मनाम् ॥
The words of wicked people are totally different from their thoughts and their actions totally disagree with their words. On the other hand, great people are consistent in their thoughts, words and deeds.
शोको नाशयते धैर्यम्
शोको नाशयते श्रुतम् ।
शोको नाशयते सर्वम्
नास्ति शोकसमो रिपुः ॥
Grief destroys one's courage. It takes away his knowledge. It destroys all good qualities of a person. Definitely, there is no enemy comparable to grief.
