October 18th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:

कार्येषु योगी करणेषु दक्षः

रूपे च कृष्णः क्षमया तु रामः ।

भोज्येषु तृप्तः सुखदुःखमित्रं

षट्कर्मयुक्तः खलु धर्मनाथः ॥

Transliteration:

kāryeṣu yogī karaṇeṣu dakṣa:

rūpe ca kṛṣṇaḥ kṣamayā tu rāmaḥ ।

bhojyeṣu tṛptaḥ sukhaduḥkhamitraṃ

ṣaṭkarmayuktaḥ khalu dharmanāthaḥ ॥

Meaning of the subhAShita:

An ascetic in tasks, efficient in execution, Lord Kṛṣṇa in beauty, Lord Rāma in forgiveness, contented while eating, a friend in pain and pleasure - a union of (these) six skills makes a virtuous husband.

Commentary:

In a world that often presumes men bear fewer responsibilities, this verse reveals a different truth. Just as the qualities of a virtuous wife are outlined, we find the portrait of a righteous husband exemplified here.

• When he takes on a task, he works like an ascetic—undaunted and unwavering.  With singular focus and selfless intent, he works for the welfare of the whole family.
• He executes the task efficiently and effectively.  It means he does things right while doing the right things.
• In beauty, he is like Lord Kṛṣṇa. Known as Kṛṣṇa—karShati iti Kṛṣṇaḥ (the one who attracts)—his charm is not a mere physical appearance. It radiates from the core of his values and quiet charisma. He embodies a godly presence. 
• In forgiveness, he resembles Lord Rāma, who bore no grudge even toward his stepmother Kaikeyī, the catalyst of his exile. Such is his patience.
• Be it a simple meal or an extravagant spread on the table, he is contented with the food offered at home.  
• Be it pleasure or pain, he is his wife's best friend.  She entrusts him with her deepest secrets, knowing all her emotions find a home in him.

A husband of such noble character is a rare gift; he is truly worth cherishing.

pada vigrahaH:

कार्येषु योगी करणेषु दक्षः

kāryeṣu yogī karaṇeṣu dakṣaḥ

रूपे च कृष्णः क्षमया तु रामः ।

rūpe ca kṛṣṇaḥ kṣamayā tu rāmaḥ ।

भोज्येषु तृप्तः सुख-दुःख-मित्रं

bhojyeṣu tṛptaḥ sukha-duḥkha-mitraṃ

षट्-कर्मयुक्तः खलु धर्मनाथः ॥

ṣaṭ-karmayuktaḥ khalu dharmanāthaḥ ॥

Alternate Transliteration:

kaaryeShu yogee karaNeShu dakShaH

roope cha kRuShNaH kShamayaa tu raamaH |

bhojyeShu tRuptaH sukhaduHkhamitraM

ShaTkarmayuktaH khalu dharmanaathaH ||

kaaryeShu yogee karaNeShu dakShaH

roope cha kRuShNaH kShamayaa tu raamaH |

bhojyeShu tRuptaH sukha-duHkha-mitraM

ShaT-karmayuktaH khalu dharmanaathaH ||