Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
पितृभिस्ताडितः पुत्रः शिष्यस्तु गुरुशिक्षितः ।
घनाहतं सुवर्णञ्च प्राप्यते जनमण्डनम् ॥
Transliteration:
pitṛbhistāḍitaḥ putraḥ śiṣyastu guruśikṣitaḥ ।
ghanāhataṃ suvarṇañca prāpyate janamaṇḍanam ॥
Meaning of the subhAShita:
A son (child) disciplined by his parents, students trained by a teacher, intensely clobbered gold—all these attain praiseworthiness.
Commentary:
By nature, children are, curious. They are curious not just about the world around them but also regarding their boundaries—of what they should or shouldn't do. Their inquisitive minds want to see how far they can push. Many times, despite knowing the dos and don'ts, they may still want to try their luck. At that point, it becomes essential for the parents, teachers, or whoever is their guiding figure, to give them the proper direction. If the people who must guide the children end up cushioning their follies to avoid making them sad, they would be doing a disservice to them!
As it is said, 'Do not prepare the road for your children; prepare your children for the road!' When real-life issues strike, better-prepared children will recover sooner even if they fall.
In reality, both parents and teachers strive to imbibe excellence in children. The sayings go as—पुत्रादिच्छेत् पराजयम् (putrādicchet parājayam) and शिष्यादिच्छेत् पराजयम् (śiṣyādicchet parājayam). This means that parents desire defeat from their children and gurus yearn for defeat from their students! In fact, the whole reason why they put so much effort into guiding the youngsters is to see them surpass themselves!
The example given in the verse is that of gold. Gold, when first mined, is dull and lustreless. The goldsmith melts it, beats it repeatedly on the anvil, and shapes it. Only then does it gain its luster as well as value! Similarly, children who are disciplined and shaped with values from a young age accrue praiseworthy traits that will make them happier adults later. Hence, it is of paramount importance for parents as well as teachers, to equip their children and students with this quintessential skill.
Discipline is the bridge that connects goals to accomplishments. Be that essential bridge, enabling future generations to achieve their aspirations!
As it is said, 'Do not prepare the road for your children; prepare your children for the road!' When real-life issues strike, better-prepared children will recover sooner even if they fall.
In reality, both parents and teachers strive to imbibe excellence in children. The sayings go as—पुत्रादिच्छेत् पराजयम् (putrādicchet parājayam) and शिष्यादिच्छेत् पराजयम् (śiṣyādicchet parājayam). This means that parents desire defeat from their children and gurus yearn for defeat from their students! In fact, the whole reason why they put so much effort into guiding the youngsters is to see them surpass themselves!
The example given in the verse is that of gold. Gold, when first mined, is dull and lustreless. The goldsmith melts it, beats it repeatedly on the anvil, and shapes it. Only then does it gain its luster as well as value! Similarly, children who are disciplined and shaped with values from a young age accrue praiseworthy traits that will make them happier adults later. Hence, it is of paramount importance for parents as well as teachers, to equip their children and students with this quintessential skill.
Discipline is the bridge that connects goals to accomplishments. Be that essential bridge, enabling future generations to achieve their aspirations!
pada vigrahaH:
पितृभिः ताडितः पुत्रः शिष्यः तु गुरु-शिक्षितः ।
pitṛbhiḥ tāḍitaḥ putraḥ śiṣyaḥ tu guru-śikṣitaḥ ।
घन आहतं सुवर्णं च प्राप्यते जन-मण्डनम् ॥
ghana āhataṃ suvarṇaṃ ca prāpyate jana-maṇḍanam ॥
pitRubhistaaDitaH putraH shiShyastu gurushikShitaH ।
ghanaahataM suvarNa~ncha praapyate janamaNDanam ॥
pitRubhiH taaDitaH putraH shiShyaH tu guru-shikShitaH ।
ghana aahataM suvarNaM cha praapyate jana-maNDanam ॥
