Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
पृथिव्यां त्रीणि रत्नानि जलमन्नं सुभाषितम् ।
मूर्खैः पाषाणखण्डेषु रत्नसंज्ञा विधीयते ॥
Transliteration:
pṛthivyāṃ trīṇi ratnāni jalamannaṃ subhāṣitam ।
mūrkhaiḥ pāṣāṇakhaṇḍeṣu ratnasaṃjñā vidhīyate ॥
Meaning of the subhAShita:
On this Earth, three treasures stand supreme—water, food, and subhāṣitas. Only the foolish mistake stones for gems!
Water is the essence of life, an elixir without which existence ceases. It quenches thirst, nurtures the land, and sustains every living being. Food, in turn, is the sustenance of the body, providing the strength and energy needed to endure the challenges of the world. Together, water and food sustain life’s most basic needs.
But what of subhāṣitas—those pearls of wisdom, the distilled essence of human thought, values, and experience? These are not sustenance for the body but nourishment for the soul and the mind. Through their moral insights, subhāṣitas serve as guides, offering clarity in times of doubt and solace in moments of turmoil. They inspire us to rise above our basic instincts and live with purpose, ethics, and harmony.
In the pursuit of wealth and transient pleasures, many mistake the glitter of stones for the brilliance of true gems. However, water, food, and subhāṣitas are the treasures that truly enrich life. They sustain not only existence but also humanity.
Recognize their value. Seek them with diligence, cherish them with gratitude, and share them with wisdom. Together, with these three: food, water, and subhāṣitas, you will find the true wealth of life—a foundation upon which to build a meaningful existence.
pada vigrahaH:
पृथिव्यां त्रीणि रत्नानि जलम् अन्नं सुभाषितम् ।pṛthivyāṃ trīṇi ratnāni jalam annaṃ subhāṣitam ।
मूर्खैः पाषाण-खण्डेषु रत्न-संज्ञा विधीयते ॥
mūrkhaiḥ pāṣāṇa-khaṇḍeṣu ratna-saṃjñā vidhīyate ॥
pRuthivyaaM trINi ratnaani jalamannaM subhaaShitam ।
mUrkhaiH paaShaaNakhaNDeShu ratnasaMj~naa vidhIyate ॥
pRuthivyaaM trINi ratnaani jalam annaM subhaaShitam ।
mUrkhaiH paaShaaNa-khaNDeShu ratna-saMj~naa vidhIyate ॥
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