July 3rd

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
येन केन प्रकारेण यस्य कस्यापि देहिनः ।
सन्तोषं जनयेत् प्राज्ञः तदेवेश्वरपूजनम् ॥
- समयोचितपद्यमालिका

Transliteration:
yena kena prakāreṇa yasya kasyāpi dehinaḥ ।
santoṣaṃ janayet prājñaḥ tadeveśvarapūjanam ॥
- samayocitapadyamālikā

Meaning of the subhAShita:

However or by whatever means; to whichever or whatever embodiment (being), the learned propagate happiness.  This alone is the worship of the Lord!

Commentary:

Being happy is one way of being wise!  However, their wisdom takes them a step ahead.  They strive to share the happiness with whomsoever they come across - no matter the time, space or species even.  They are equanimous towards all beings, human or animal alike.  They are cheerful in their element and their presence uplifts those around.  They strive to bring joy to others in any way or form.

The poet says there is no better bliss or benediction one can offer to the Lord!  Showing gratitude for the grace He has showered upon us is as easy as giving happiness to another being.  In fact, the essences of all the scriptures is, 'giving happiness and causing no harm'.  That is the road to paradise!

The best feeling of happiness is when you are happy that you have made someone else happy.  Together, let's make a happy world.

pada vigrahaH:
येन केन प्रकारेण यस्य कस्य अपि देहिनः ।
yena kena prakāreṇa yasya kasya api dehinaḥ ।

सन्तोषं जनयेत् प्राज्ञः तत् एव ईश्वर-पूजनम् ॥
santoṣaṃ janayet prājñaḥ tat eva īśvara-pūjanam ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
yena kena prakaareNa yasya kasyaapi dehinaH ।
santoShaM janayet praaj~naH tadeveshvarapUjanam ॥
- samayochitapadyamaalikaa

yena kena prakaareNa yasya kasya api dehinaH ।
santoShaM janayet praaj~naH tat eva Ishvara-pUjanam ॥

January 1st

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
आदानस्य प्रदानस्य कर्तव्यस्य च कर्मणः ।
क्षिप्रमक्रियमाणस्य कालः पिबति तद्रसम् ॥

Transliteration:
ādānasya pradānasya kartavyasya ca karmaṇaḥ ।
kṣipramakriyamāṇasya kālaḥ pibati tadrasam ॥

Meaning of the subhAShita:

In executing (deeds like) receiving, giving and responsibilities; if not executed instantaneously, time shall ingest the essence/sweetness (of the deed).

Commentary:

It's all in the timing!  Every deed has its own worth, based on the timing.  What is appropriate today, doesn't necessarily hold good tomorrow - especially in deeds like giving, receiving or discharging one's duties.

The poet says, when the need for these deeds arises, if not done instantly, their essence will dissipate with the lapse of time.  It is said a little help at the right time is better than a lot of help at the wrong time!  The basic importance is not given to the amount of aid, but the time of aid.

Time is of essence in performing our duties as well. When a child has upcoming exams, obviously he studies before and not after!

The scenarios of giving and doing duties seem obvious.  But how about the aspect of receiving!  Why is the timing of any importance there?  Receiving humbly is the best thanks for a good action.  When one is at the receiving end of someone's good deed, he shows his gratitude by receiving at the right time.  Education is what most receive - it needs to be garnered with the right spirit at the right time or he may lose crucial life lessons that come along!

Time is a river and no one can touch the same water twice.  May all of us be blessed to not procrastinate these deeds or dilute their sweetness.  May we all enjoy the bliss of these endeavors to the fullest extent now and always!

pada vigrahaH:
आदानस्य प्रदानस्य कर्तव्यस्य च कर्मणः ।
ādānasya pradānasya kartavyasya ca karmaṇaḥ ।

क्षिप्रम् अक्रियमाणस्य कालः पिबति तत् रसम् ॥

kṣipram akriyamāṇasya kālaḥ pibati tat rasam ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
aadaanasya pradaanasya kartavyasya cha karmaNaH ।
kShipramakriyamaaNasya kaalaH pibati tadrasam ॥

aadaanasya pradaanasya kartavyasya cha karmaNaH ।
kShipram akriyamaaNasya kaalaH pibati tat rasam ॥