June 22nd

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
मूर्खा यत्र न पूज्यन्ते धान्यं यत्र सुसञ्चितम् ।
दाम्पत्ये कलहो नास्ति तत्र श्रीः स्वयमागता ॥
- चाणक्य नीति

Transliteration:
mūrkhā yatra na pūjyante dhānyaṃ yatra susañcitam ।
dāmpatye kalaho nāsti tatra śrīḥ svayamāgatā ॥
- cāṇakya nīti

Meaning of the subhAShita:

Where the foolish are not revered; where grain is abundantly collected; where there is no strife in matrimony - wealth comes there by itself.

Commentary:

Where does wealth accumulate? Where there is prosperity! Where is prosperity? In places where:

• the foolish are not revered! This means, in places where knowledge and education are valued. There is an avenue for intellectual growth and maybe because of the ambience, even the foolish get an opportunity to turn a new leaf!
• the grain is collected abundantly! When everyone is fed and content, a lot of trouble is warded off. Many crimes happen due to the scarcity of food. When there is an abundance of grain, prosperity is the next step. It also means that there is no squandering; prudence in spending and saving for a rainy day is a priority.
• no strife in matrimony! A family is the basic unit of any society with the master and lady of the house being the lead roles in the household. A constant rift between them will take a toll on their responsibilities; their children and their education... pretty much everything important! When these essential aspects are compromised, how can prosperity be expected? Harmony between the husband and wife is reflected in the atmosphere of the household.

In a place where these 3 points take have priority, prosperity will automatically follow! Any person who contributes to prosperity will prosper in turn!

pada vigrahaH:
मूर्खाः यत्र न पूज्यन्ते धान्यं यत्र सुसञ्चितम् ।
mūrkhāḥ yatra na pūjyante dhānyaṃ yatra susañcitam ।

दाम्पत्ये कलहो न अस्ति तत्र श्रीः स्वयम् आगता ॥
dāmpatye kalaho na asti tatra śrīḥ svayam āgatā ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
mUrkhaa yatra na pUjyante dhaanyaM yatra susa~nchitam ।
daampatye kalaho naasti tatra shrIH svayamaagataa ॥
- chaaNakya nIti

mUrkhaaH yatra na pUjyante dhaanyaM yatra susa~nchitam ।

daampatye kalaho na asti tatra shrIH svayam aagataa ॥