Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
माता मित्रं पिता चेति स्वभावात् त्रितयं हितम् ।
कार्यकारणतश्चान्ये भवन्ति हितबुद्धयः ॥
- हितोपदेश, मित्रलाभTransliteration:
mātā mitraṃ pitā ceti svabhāvāt tritayaṃ hitam ।
kāryakāraṇataścānye bhavanti hitabuddhayaḥ ॥
- hitopadeśa, mitralābha
Meaning of the subhAShita:
Mother, father, and friend—these 3 are well-wishers by nature. The rest show seeming support with an incidental motive.
Commentary:
A true well-wisher is like a shadow, always by our side. Regardless of the circumstances, they are the ones who say, "Relax and rejuvenate. I’m here for you!" These unwavering supporters are few: our Mother, our Father, and our Friend (could be one or many).
Parents wish only well for their children, even before they are born. They take care of every small need of the children, even without being asked for. Even after the children grow up and become adults, parents wish them only happiness and strive to give them comfort in every way.
Then, there are those we meet by chance and become friends by choice. They become the family we create. Through thick and thin, their support transcends time, distance, and even silence. While parents may one day be gone, true friends remain, always wishing the best for us.
Yet, life teaches us a hard truth—not everyone who speaks kindly is a true well-wisher. Some may offer sweet words, but their motives are self-serving, fading once their needs are fulfilled. Though we may choose to believe them for the moment, we must remain vigilant and aware of their true intentions.
The key to a fulfilling life lies in discerning who truly wishes us well. Knowing whom to lean on is the pivotal to living a happy and successful life.
माता मित्रं पिता च इति स्वभावात् त्रितयं हितम् ।
mātā mitraṃ pitā ca iti svabhāvāt tritayaṃ hitam ।
कार्य-कारणतः च अन्ये भवन्ति हित-बुद्धयः ॥
kārya-kāraṇataḥ ca anye bhavanti hita-buddhayaḥ ॥
maataa mitraM pitaa cheti svabhaavaat tritayaM hitam |
kaaryakaaraNatashchaanye bhavanti hitabuddhayaH ||
- hitopadeSa, mitralaabha
maataa mitraM pitaa cha iti svabhaavaat tritayaM hitam |
kaarya-kaaraNataH cha anye bhavanti hita-buddhayaH ||
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