May 13th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
यत्रोऽत्साहसमारम्भः यत्रालस्यविहीनता ।
नयविक्रमसंयोगः तत्र श्रीरचला ध्रुवम् ॥
- पञ्चतन्त्र, मित्रसम्प्राप्‍ति

Transliteration:
yatro'tsāhasamārambhaḥ yatrālasyavihīnatā ।
nayavikramasaṃyogaḥ tatra śrīracalā dhruvam ॥
- pañcatantra, mitrasamprāp‍ti

Meaning of the subhAShita:

Where there is zeal in the effort, where there is an absence of indolence, there, in the conjugation of humility and courage, wealth is certain to be steady.

Commentary:

Zeal is the secret ingredient that transforms any task into a smoother, more enjoyable endeavor. When one undertakes a task with enthusiasm and passion, it inspires and energizes those around them, creating a ripple effect of eagerness and determination to reach the goal—faster and better. However, maintaining zeal in the face of obstacles and setbacks requires immense courage and resilience.

It is often said that zeal suits the wise, yet it is most frequently found in fools. Why is that? Because without proper direction, even the most energetic efforts can become futile. Zeal without wisdom is like a ship without a compass—full of potential but headed nowhere. When energy is directed with purpose and clarity, there is no room for indolence. And indolence, no matter how sophisticated the term may sound, is nothing more than laziness in disguise—an attribute that serves no one.

True zeal must be coupled with wisdom, which brings humility—a vital trait of the truly courageous. When humility and courage unite, they pave the way for boundless prosperity. Prosperity, in turn, fosters abundance, and abundance leads to wealth—not just in material terms but in character and fulfillment as well.

So, for those aspiring for success and wealth, the formula is simple yet profound: nurture zeal, channel it with wisdom, embrace humility, and walk the path with courage. With these attributes, there are no limits to what one can achieve!

pada vigrahaH:
यत्र उत्साह-समारम्भः यत्र आलस्य-विहीनता ।
yatra utsāha-samārambhaḥ yatra ālasya-vihīnatā ।

नय-विक्रम-संयोगः तत्र श्रीः अचला ध्रुवम् ॥
naya-vikrama-saṃyogaḥ tatra śrīḥ acalā dhruvam ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
yatro.tsaahasamaarambhaH yatraalasyavihInataa ।
nayavikramasaMyogaH tatra shrIrachalaa dhruvam ॥
- pa~nchatantra, mitrasampraapti

yatra utsaaha-samaarambhaH yatra aalasya-vihInataa ।

naya-vikrama-samyogaH tatra shrIH achalaa dhruvam ॥