January 20th


Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
वज्रादपि कठोराणि मृदूनि कुसुमादपि ।
लोकोत्तराणां चेतांसि को हि विज्ञातुमर्हति ॥

- उत्तररामचरित

Transliteration:
vajrādapi kaṭhorāṇi mṛdūni kusumādapi ।
lokottarāṇāṃ cetāṃsi ko hi vijñātumarhati ॥
- uttararāmacarita

Meaning of the subhAShita:
Who can understand the minds of the extraordinary, which are firmer than diamonds and as tender as flowers?

Commentary:
The firmness of a diamond and the tenderness of a flower are two contradictory aspects. Finding them together is a wonder in itself. The mind of exceptional people is a combination of both these natures. They are firm and hard in certain things.  For example, they do not trade their beliefs just because it is easier. They will fight hard with tenacity for what they firmly believe in. They are strong in times of crisis and will not fret about happenings that are beyond their control.

However, they do not exhibit the same tenacity when it comes to humanity and humility. They are very tender and compassionate towards their fellow beings. The great cannot see the suffering of others and do nothing about it. They strive with all their might to put an end to their suffering. Their dedication towards their endeavors is exemplary.

Aren't exceptional people a blend of extraordinary combinations?

pada vigrahaH:
वज्रात् अपि कठोराणि मृदूनि कुसुमात् अपि ।
vajrāt api kaṭhorāṇi mṛdūni kusumāt api ।

लोकोत्तराणां चेतांसि कः हि विज्ञातुम् अर्हति ॥
lokottarāṇāṃ cetāṃsi kaḥ hi vijñātum arhati ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
vajraadapi kaThoraaNi mRudUni kusumaadapi ।
lokottaraaNaaM chetaaMsi ko hi vi~jnaatumarhati ॥
- uttararaamacharita

vajraat api kaThoraaNi mRudUni kusumaat api ।
lokottaraaNaaM chetaaMsi kaH hi vi~jnaatum arhati ॥


1 comment:

  1. शुभोवसुत पुत्रोवायो भाकोपाभवाग्यहम् |
    दैवायत्तं पुलेजन्म मलयत्तं तू पौरुषम् ||

    हा श्लोक बरोबर आहे का? नसेल तर बरोबर मिळेल का अर्थ सहित ?

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