October 13th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:

जीवनग्रहणे नम्राः गृहीत्वा पुनरुत्थिताः ।

किं कनिष्ठाः किमु ज्येष्ठाः घटीयन्त्रस्य दुर्जनाः ॥

- कुवलयानन्द

Transliteration:

jīvanagrahaṇe namrāḥ gṛhītvā punarutthitāḥ ।

kiṃ kaniṣṭhāḥ kimu jyeṣṭhāḥ ghaṭīyantrasya durjanāḥ ॥

- kuvalayānanda

Meaning of the subhAShita:

Between the wicked and the water-barrels of the ghaṭī-yantra (the little buckets on the wheel of a water clock that pick up water and pour it out on the other side), who is elder, who is younger?  Both bow down while receiving and stir up with pride after obtaining.  

Commentary:

False modesty is worse than arrogance!

The wicked often disguise themselves in humility when they require help. But once their desires are fulfilled, their true nature resurfaces, exposing the pride they had hidden all along. Their pretense of meekness dissolves, giving way to smug self-satisfaction.

The poet illustrates this behavior through the ghaṭī-yantra—the ancient water clock. This clever device consists of a rotating wheel with tiny bucket-like barrels fixed between each spoke of the wheel. When the wheel turns, the barrels bend downward as they reach the bottom, dipping into the stream to collect water. But the moment they are filled, due to the weight of the water, the barrels straighten upright. When they reach the top of the wheel, the water spills out for irrigation, leaving the buckets empty once again.

The poet draws a powerful analogy: Just as the barrels appear humble when bent but quickly rise once full, so do deceitful people as well. They show pretended humility only until their needs are fulfilled. As soon as they get what they want, their mask falls off and arrogance takes its place, leaving their modesty as hollow as the emptied buckets.

This behavior is more dangerous than open arrogance because it is deceptive. While arrogance is visible and warns others, false modesty misleads people into trusting them. The naïve and good-hearted are often drawn in by this fake humility only to get used for their selfish needs. 

People wear masks of lies to appear appealing, but these masks hide selfishness and treachery beneath. Beware of such false friends, for their intentions are not pure. Their humility is merely a tool—a disguise—until the wheel of fortune turns in their favor. 

pada vigrahaH:

जीवन-ग्रहणे नम्राः गृहीत्वा पुनः उत्थिताः ।

jīvana-grahaṇe namrāḥ gṛhītvā punaḥ utthitāḥ ।

किं कनिष्ठाः किमु ज्येष्ठाः घटी-यन्त्रस्य दुर्जनाः ॥

kiṃ kaniṣṭhāḥ kimu jyeṣṭhāḥ ghaṭī-yantrasya durjanāḥ ॥

Alternate Transliteration:

jeevanagrahaNe namraaH gRuheetvaa punarutthitaaH |

kiM kaniShThaaH kimu jyeShThaaH ghaTeeyantrasya durjanaaH ||

- kuvalayaananda

jeevana-grahaNe namraaH gRuheetvaa punaH utthitaaH |

kiM kaniShThaaH kimu jyeShThaaH ghaTee-yantrasya durjanaaH ||

October 12th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:

जीवन्तु मे शत्रुगणाः सदैव  येषां प्रसादत्सुविचक्षणोऽहम्  ।

ये ये यथा मां प्रतिबाधयन्ति ते ते तथा मां प्रतिबोधयन्ति  ॥

Transliteration:

jīvantu me śatrugaṇāḥ sadaiva yeṣāṃ prasādatsuvicakṣaṇo'ham ।

ye ye yathā māṃ pratibādhayanti te te tathā māṃ pratibodhayanti ॥

Meaning of the subhAShita:

May the tribe of my enemies prosper, due to whose grace I am wiser.  Whoever has troubled me, they all have only taught me! 

Commentary:

"Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer!" While often quoted as a caution to watch enemies with greater vigilance, this verse shows a different dimension and a deeper meaning.

With a generous heart, the poet offers blessings of prosperity even to his enemies! Rather than cursing them, he expresses gratitude—for it is through their hostility that he sharpened his mind and cultivated wisdom. Every insult, and every challenge they threw his way only served to make him stronger. He says, his growth was a direct result of their opposition.

In fact, it is smart to pay attention to one’s enemies. They are the first to uncover our faults, eager to expose every weakness. If a person aspires to improve himself every day enemies are his most efficient critics. They point out what friends might overlook, providing valuable lessons in disguise.

When a person takes a stand for something meaningful making enemies is inevitable. An absence of enemies might as well mean that he never stood up for anything.  Fighting for a cause means inviting opposition, and opposition often reveals the true strength of one’s convictions.

However, hatred toward enemies must be avoided, for hatred clouds judgment and weakens the spirit. Hence, real enemies are better than false friends. An enemy reveals his true intentions without pretense, whereas a fake friend hides betrayal behind a smile. If one's merit is undeniable, even the enemy is compelled to acknowledge it—and such reluctant praise carries the highest value!

Do not hate your enemies. They give you strength and resilience.  Letting go of hate ends the enmity from your side and frees you to see things clearly. An enemy too, can be life’s most unexpected teacher! Embrace learning from anywhere, anyone, and any source. 

pada vigrahaH:

जीवन्तु मे शत्रु-गणाः सदा एव  येषां प्रसादात् सुविचक्षणः अहम् ।

jīvantu me śatru-gaṇāḥ sadā eva yeṣāṃ prasādāt suvicakṣaṇaḥ aham ।

ये ये यथा मां प्रति-बाधयन्ति ते ते तथा मां प्रति-बोधयन्ति  ॥

ye ye yathā māṃ prati-bādhayanti te te tathā māṃ prati-bodhayanti ॥

Alternate Transliteration:

jeevantu me shatrugaNaaH sadaiva yeShaaM prasaadatsuvichakShaNo.ham ।

ye ye yathaa maaM pratibaadhayanti te te tathaa maaM pratibodhayanti ॥

jeevantu me shatru-gaNaaH sadaa eva yeShaaM prasaadaat suvichakShaNaH aham ।

ye ye yathaa maaM prati-baadhayanti te te tathaa maaM prati-bodhayanti ॥

October 10th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:

जले तैलं खले गुह्यं पात्रे दानं मनागपि ।

प्राज्ञे शास्त्रं स्वयं याति विस्तारं वस्तुशक्तितः ॥

- चाणक्य नीति

Transliteration:

jale tailaṃ khale guhyaṃ pātre dānaṃ manāgapi ।

prājñe śāstraṃ svayaṃ yāti vistāraṃ vastuśaktitaḥ ॥

- cāṇakya nīti  

Meaning of the subhAShita:

Oil on water, a secret with an evil person, charity offered to a deserving person, knowledge shared with an intellectual—however small (in quantity) all these expand on their own, due to the intrinsic strength of the objects themselves. 

Commentary:

Action is the product of inherent nature.  Every object's action springs naturally from the qualities embedded within it.

Consider oil and water—they do not mix. Their refusal to blend lies in their very structure: oil is non-polar while water is polar. Oil's larger molecular size only deepens the divide. When oil spills on water, it floats atop the surface and spreads outward, expanding until it reaches the water’s edge. It cannot do otherwise—this is its nature.

Such is the case when a secret falls into the hands of a wicked person. Due to his very nature, he will spread that secret like wildfire, scattering it to all who will listen. The thought of loyalty does not restrain him—he cannot hold on to a secret because it is not in him to do so. Prudence lies in recognizing this tendency and keeping sensitive matters away from such people.

On the other hand, charity flourishes when placed in deserving hands. A grateful person does not hoard kindness but shares it forward, multiplying its impact. His feeling of gratitude transforms into generosity, causing goodness to ripple outwards and grow. Such acts leave the world richer than before.

Similarly, knowledge finds fertile ground when shared with an intellectual person. An intelligent mind does not let wisdom lie dormant. He applies the knowledge, refines it, and transmits it to others, ensuring it multiplies and flows through generations.

It is essential to understand that people’s temperaments differ. One approach does not fit all—wisdom lies in recognizing these nuances and acting accordingly.

Watch people's actions and don't be fooled by their words. Sooner than later, subtly or boldly, one's true nature always gets revealed! 

pada vigrahaH:

जले तैलं खले गुह्यं पात्रे दानं मनाक् अपि ।

jale tailaṃ khale guhyaṃ pātre dānaṃ manāk api ।

प्राज्ञे शास्त्रं स्वयं याति विस्तारं वस्तु-शक्तितः ॥

prājñe śāstraṃ svayaṃ yāti vistāraṃ vastu-śaktitaḥ ॥

Alternate Transliteration:

jale tailaM khale guhyaM paatre daanaM manaagapi |

praaj~ne shaastraM svayaM yaati vistaaraM vastushaktitaH ||

- chaaNakya neeti

jale tailaM khale guhyaM paatre daanaM manaak api |

praaj~ne shaastraM svayaM yaati vistaaraM vastu-shaktitaH ||

June 16th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
ज्येष्ठो भ्राता पिता चैव यश्च विद्यां प्रयच्छति ।
त्रयस्ते पितरो ज्ञेयाः धर्मे वर्त्मनि वर्तिनः ॥
-रामायण, किष्किन्धा

Transliteration:

jyeṣṭho bhrātā pitā caiva yaśca vidyāṃ prayacchati ।
trayaste pitaro jñeyāḥ dharme vartmani vartinaḥ ॥
-rāmāyaṇa, kiṣkindhā

Meaning of the subhAShita:

An elder brother, the father himself, and he who gives knowledge—these three are to be perceived (respected) as fathers by those on the path of virtue.

Commentary:

Father, as we know by definition, is the man who gives birth. He is to be respected and revered always! In one's life, many such father figures are encountered too.  The poet says

• an elder brother, who protects, nurtures, and guides his siblings, is also equivalent to a father. 
• the biological father is definitely revered for all the tending and selfless love he showers on his children!  
• a guru who imparts knowledge and gives birth to a new perspective in a person is also to be revered as a father! (Especially spiritual gurus and guides.  They help one absolve his ignorance and lead him on the path of ultimate knowledge).

Hence, those on the path of virtue find many such father figures to whom they offer veneration and obeisance throughout their lives. Many times, it may not be expressed in so many words, but that gratitude and high regard for them shall linger in the hearts of the virtuous forever!

May we all be blessed with such father figures and their guidance always!

pada vigrahaH:
ज्येष्ठः भ्राता पिता च एव यः च विद्यां प्रयच्छति ।
jyeṣṭhaḥ bhrātā pitā ca eva yaḥ ca vidyāṃ prayacchati ।

त्रयः ते पितरः ज्ञेया धर्मे वर्त्मनि वर्तिनः ॥
trayaḥ te pitaraḥ jñeyā dharme vartmani vartinaḥ ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
jyeShTho bhraataa pitaa chaiva yashcha vidyaaM prayachChati ।
trayaste pitaro j~neyaaH dharme vartmani vartinaH ॥
-raamaayaNa, kiShkindhaa

jyeShThaH bhraataa pitaa cha eva yaH cha vidyaaM prayachChati ।

trayaH te pitaraH j~neyaaH dharme vartmani vartinaH ॥

November 19th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
जीर्यन्ति जीर्यतः केशाः दन्ता जीर्यन्ति जीर्यतः ।
चक्षुःश्रोत्रे च जीर्येते तृष्णैका तु न जीर्यते ॥
- महाभारत, अनुशासनपर्व

Transliteration:
jīryanti jīryataḥ keśāḥ dantā jīryanti jīryataḥ ।
cakṣuḥśrotre ca jīryete tṛṣṇaikā tu na jīryate ॥
- mahābhārata, anuśāsana parva

Meaning of the subhAShita:

Hairs ripen with age; teeth wear out with age; eyes and ears get feeble too.  But alas! (the thirst of) desire is not placated!

Commentary:

As time passes, hair turns gray, teeth fall out, and hearing and vision decline. The skin wrinkles, the back hunches, and the limbs weaken. The effects of aging become visible in every part of the body.

At this stage, one might expect to have come to terms with the impermanence of material things, including the body. But no! Desires remain strong, and persistence only intensifies. The craving for self-gratification and material possessions grows with greater urgency as if there is a looming deadline to fulfill every need in the limited time left. Desires are inherently such that the more they are indulged, the more they multiply. There is no end to wants. Trying to quench an unquenchable thirst only drains one’s energy, causing the true purpose of life to be lost in the process.

Can one simply cut off all desires in old age? Not likely! It all depends on the training of the mind. If one has been accustomed to indulging in likes and dislikes throughout life, it’s unrealistic to expect sudden changes in old age. It’s not about magically renouncing everything to become a saint. Instead, one must consistently guide the mind, keeping it focused on the higher purpose of life and constantly reminding oneself of the transient nature of the world.

Start early—put a leash on desires. Isn’t it easier to train a horse with reins than to tame a wild one running recklessly?

pada vigrahaH:
जीर्यन्ति जीर्यतः केशाः दन्ताः जीर्यन्ति जीर्यतः ।
jīryanti jīryataḥ keśāḥ dantāḥ jīryanti jīryataḥ ।

चक्षुः-श्रोत्रे च जीर्येते तृष्णा एका तु न जीर्यते ॥
cakṣuḥ-śrotre ca jīryete tṛṣṇā ekā tu na jīryate ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
jIryanti jIryataH keshaaH dantaa jIryanti jIryataH ।
chakShuHshrotre cha jIryete tRuShNaikaa tu na jIryate ॥
- mahaabhaarata, anushaasanaparva

jIryanti jIryataH keshaaH dantaaH jIryanti jIryataH ।

chakShuH-shrotre cha jIryete tRuShNaa ekaa tu na jIryate ॥

June 21st

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
जनिता चोपनेता च यस्तु विद्यां प्रयच्छति ।
अन्नदाता भयत्राता पञ्चैते पितरः स्मृताः ॥
- चाणक्य नीति


Transliteration:
janitā copanetā ca yastu vidyāṃ prayacchati ।
annadātā bhayatrātā pañcaite pitaraḥ smṛtāḥ ॥
- cāṇakya nīti

Meaning of the subhAShita:

These 5 are defined as fathers—one who gives birth; one who brings closer (to the Lord, and to spirituality, by initiating through the sacred thread ceremony); one who gives knowledge; one who gives food; one who protects from fear.

Commentary:

In the journey of life, one comes across many relationships that command respect for contributing towards their growth.

A 'father' is one such figure. He is an initiator, an invoker, and a propeller! At different stages of life, one comes across certain father figures who command the same respect as one's own birth father!

1. One who gave birth—is respectable for the very fact that he gave birth, then tended and nurtured the child, without whom the child would not exist.
2. 'upanetā'—literally means 'one who takes closer'. The context here is 'upanayana' (the sacred thread ceremony). The thread ceremony is the initiation of one's learning. That is the first step one takes toward a spiritual path in life. He who counsels or guides one towards that path is a father figure and is therefore revered.
3. He who gives knowledge—namely a preceptor, educates his pupil selflessly. To the best of his abilities, the teacher teaches a person right from wrong.  He equips him with the skill set essential for survival and prepares him for his onward journey of life. A father always wants his children to surpass him. Similarly, a true preceptor rejoices when his pupil excels him! Then, isn't he a respectable father figure as well?!
4. He who gives food—helps one survive! When one is hungry, no amount of wealth can satiate his appetite. One who offers food is giving him life! He is a father too.
5. He who protects from fear—quells one's insecurities and helps him overcome the hurdles of life. When one's fears are dispelled, he sees life in a new light! Such a person is deemed as a father.

A father is someone whom children look up to, no matter how tall they have grown. One cannot do anything to repay these fatherly figures. All one can do is, feel indebted to them and revere them all! There is nothing in this world that can be given to free ourselves from their debt. We can only pass on the legacy by being mentors ourselves to our children, pupils, or the society around us!

pada vigrahaH:
जनिता च उपनेता च यः तु विद्यां प्रयच्छति ।
janitā ca  ca yaḥ tu vidyāṃ prayacchati ।

अन्न-दाता भय-त्राता पञ्च एते पितरः स्मृताः ॥
anna-dātā bhaya-trātā pañca ete pitaraḥ smṛtāḥ ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
janitaa chopanetaa cha yastu vidyaaM prayachChati ।
annadaataa bhayatraataa pa~nchaite pitaraH smRutaaH ॥
- chaaNakya nIti

janitaa cha upanetaa cha yaH tu vidyaaM prayachChati ।

anna-daataa bhaya-traataa pa~ncha ete pitaraH smRutaaH ॥

February 22nd

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
जन्मेदं वन्ध्यतां नीतं भवभोगोपलिप्सया ।
काचमूल्येन विक्रीतः हन्त चिन्तामणिर्मया ॥
- शान्तिशतक


Transliteration:
janmedaṃ vandhyatāṃ nītaṃ bhavabhogopalipsayā ।
kācamūlyena vikrītaḥ hanta cintāmaṇirmayā ॥
- śāntiśataka

Meaning of the subhAShita:

This birth went futile in worldly indulgences. Alas! A 'cintāmaṇi' (precious stone) has been traded by me at the price of glass.

Commentary:

A 'cintāmaṇi' is supposedly a stone stronger than penetrating radium and its dynamic rays instantly increase a person's vibratory frequencies.  They are known to bestow the ability to see into the past and future and even make one evolve into an immortal being. With this description, a 'cintāmaṇi' is, beyond doubt, a rare and precious gem.

So is life! It is a gift from God and is put to use best by learning, doing good to the people around us, and bettering ourselves, every day. In this verse, the poet says that he foolishly indulged in mundane pleasures and threw away a precious lifetime that he could have used for the betterment of his soul.  

Life is a gift that we often take for granted.  The poet says he whiled away such a precious birth, as if, trading off the rare and precious 'cintāmaṇi' callously, like it were a piece of glass! Whether one realizes it or not, the cintāmaṇi stone is ever precious. The trader is the loser if he trades it off for peanuts without knowing its worth. The same applies to life. It is up to oneself to make use of it for the betterment of himself, for the betterment of the people around him, and to make society a nicer place to live in. If this aspect is not valued, he will pay the price.  

Life is precious! Don't waste!!  

pada vigrahaH:

जन्म-इदं वन्ध्यतां नीतं भवभोग-उपलिप्सया ।
janma-idaṃ vandhyatāṃ nītaṃ bhavabhoga-upalipsayā ।

काच-मूल्येन विक्रीतः हन्त चिन्तामणिः मया ॥
kāca-mūlyena vikrītaḥ hanta cintāmaṇiḥ mayā ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
janmedaM vandhyataaM nItaM bhavabhogopalipsayaa ।
kaachamUlyena vikrItaH hanta chintaamaNirmayaa ॥
- shaantishataka

janma-idaM vandhyataaM nItaM bhavabhoga-upalipsayaa ।

kaacha-mUlyena vikrItaH hanta chintaamaNiH mayaa ॥

January 5th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
जलबिन्दुनिपातेन क्रमशः पूर्यते घटः ।
स हेतुः सर्वविद्यानां धर्मस्य च धनस्य च ॥
- हितोपदेश, सुहृद्भेद


Transliteration:
jalabindunipātena kramaśaḥ pūryate ghaṭaḥ ।
sa hetuḥ sarvavidyānāṃ dharmasya ca dhanasya ca ॥
- hitopadeśa, suhṛdbheda

Meaning of the subhAShita:

As droplets of water drip down, the pot fills up slowly. This is the reason (and motivation) for all vidyā (knowledge), virtue, and wealth too.

Commentary:

Tiny drops make the mighty ocean, isn't it?!

Every droplet of water is just as important as the other.  Together, all of them culminate into a big and mighty ocean. No drop is futile, because if one keeps discounting the little drops, the whole ocean will be drained out.

The same is true while learning, earning, or practicing moral merit. Every little bit of knowledge accounts for making a person erudite! Every aspect of one's wealth makes him wealthy. Every action of virtue converges to make a person meritorious.

One needs to utilize every learning opportunity that presents itself to him and use every passing moment to better himself and do good deeds. Every wasted drop keeps the pot from being full!

The expert in anything was once a beginner!  Let's get learning.

pada vigrahaH:

जल बिन्दु निपातेन क्रमशः पूर्यते घटः ।
jala bindu nipātena kramaśaḥ pūryate ghaṭaḥ ।

सः हेतुः सर्व-विद्यानां धर्मस्य च धनस्य च ॥
saḥ hetuḥ sarva-vidyānāṃ dharmasya ca dhanasya ca ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
jalabindunipaatena kramashaH pUryate ghaTaH ।
sa hetuH sarvavidyaanaaM dharmasya cha dhanasya cha ॥
- hitopadesha, suhRudbheda

jala bindu nipaatena kramashaH pUryate ghaTaH ।

saH hetuH sarva-vidyaanaaM dharmasya cha dhanasya cha ॥

December 28th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
ज्येष्ठत्वं जन्मना नैव गुणैर्ज्येष्ठत्वमुच्यते ।
गुणाद्गुरुत्वमायाति दुग्धं दधि घृतं क्रमात् ॥

Transliteration:
jyeṣṭhatvaṃ janmanā naiva guṇairjyeṣṭhatvamucyate ।
guṇādgurutvamāyāti dugdhaṃ dadhi ghṛtaṃ kramāt ॥

Meaning of the subhAShita:

It is said that seniority doesn't come by birth, it comes through efficacy. Respectability comes from merit, (just as) milk, yogurt, (and) ghee - in this order.

Commentary:

Milk comes first. From milk comes yogurt. Yogurt is churned to get butter, and later the butter is melted perfectly to get ghee. Ghee is the 'cream of the crowd', literally and figuratively, too. Milk or yogurt can't claim that spot, just because they came first and aided in making the ghee. Milk can spoil in one day; yogurt in a couple of days; butter in a week.  But ghee derived from butter can last forever!  Ghee which comes last has better quality in terms of longevity.  Its order of origination is immaterial.

Similarly, the order of birth alone will have no significance when it comes to nature or qualities in people. Each individual develops his or her own qualities along the way and attains greatness or shallowness on their own accord. Just because one is born ahead of others doesn't mean he can demand respect forever. Respect can be both earned or lost.  One can only gain so much respect for his age. After that, he has to command his respect due to his deeds or misdeeds, attitudes, and attributes.  

Respect has to be commanded not demanded!

pada vigrahaH:

ज्येष्ठत्वं जन्मना न एव गुणैः ज्येष्ठत्वम् उच्यते ।
jyeṣṭhatvaṃ janmanā na eva guṇaiḥ jyeṣṭhatvam ucyate ।

गुणात् गुरुत्वम् आयाति दुग्धं दधि घृतं क्रमात् ॥
guṇāt gurutvam āyāti dugdhaṃ dadhi ghṛtaṃ kramāt ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
jyeShThatvaM janmanaa naiva guNairjyeShThatvamuchyate ।
guNaadgurutvamaayaati dugdhaM dadhi ghRutaM kramaat ॥

jyeShThatvaM janmanaa na eva guNaiH jyeShThatvam uchyate ।

guNaat gurutvam aayaati dugdhaM dadhi ghRutaM kramaat ॥

October 1st

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
जिह्वे प्रमाणं जानीहि भाषणे भोजनेऽपि च ।
अत्युक्तिरतिभुक्तिश्च सत्यं प्राणापहारिणी ॥

Transliteration:
jihve pramāṇaṃ jānīhi bhāṣaṇe bhojane'pi ca ।
atyuktiratibhuktiśca satyaṃ prāṇāpahāriṇī ॥

Meaning of the subhAShita:

Hey tongue, know thy limits—in speech and in eating food (taste). Certainly, both over-eating and over-talking could kill!

Commentary:
The poet of this shloka is warning the tongue to be mindful of its limits. As they say, the tongue is the one organ that doesn't have a bone but should be very aware of its bounds.  Over-indulging in conversations or in satiating the taste buds (eating) could both prove disastrous.

1. Speech, because thoughtless words (especially from the leaders) can destroy nations. The wound of a tongue is deeper than that of a sword.  The old adage is true, 'Spoken words and sped arrows cannot be taken back.'  Like it is said, think before you speak.
2. Eating, because one should consume food 'to' sustain, and not 'sustain to' consume food. Going overboard brings a hoard of health issues to the point of death.  Be mindful while eating.

Tongue, beware, beware, doubly beware!!

pada vigrahaH:
जिह्वे प्रमाणं जानीहि भाषणे भोजने अपि च ।
jihve pramāṇaṃ jānīhi bhāṣaṇe bhojane api ca ।

अति उक्तिः अति भुक्तिः च सत्यं प्राण-अपहारिणी ॥
ati uktiḥ ati bhuktiḥ ca satyaṃ prāṇa-apahāriṇī ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
jihve pramaaNaM jaanIhi bhaaShaNe bhojane.pi cha ।
atyuktiratibhuktishcha satyaM praaNaapahaariNI ॥

jihve pramaaNaM jaanIhi bhaaShaNe bhojane api cha

ati uktiH ati bhuktiH cha satyaM praaNa-apahaariNI ॥