October 29th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:

उत्साहसम्पन्नमदीर्घसूत्रं 

क्रियावधिज्ञं व्यसनेष्वसक्तम् ।

शूरं कृतज्ञं दृढसौहृदं च 

लक्ष्मीः स्वयं याति निवासहेतोः ॥

Transliteration:

utsāhasampannamadīrghasūtraṃ 

kriyāvadhijñaṃ vyasaneṣvasaktam ।

śūraṃ kṛtajñaṃ dṛḍhasauhṛdaṃ ca 

lakṣmīḥ svayaṃ yāti nivāsahetoḥ ॥

Meaning of the subhAShita:

Goddess Lakṣmī (the epitome of prosperity) will willingly go reside with a person who—is filled with enthusiasm, does not procrastinate, has acumen in his work, is disinterested in vices (like addiction), is brave, has gratitude, and makes firm friendships.  

Commentary:

Everyone seeks success and prosperity. Goddess Lakṣmī, the embodiment of all things prosperous, represents this very aspiration. Yet, she is often elusive—rarely comes easily to all. 

There is a reason for her fleeting nature. In pursuit of success, many tend to gravitate towards the easy road—laziness, procrastination, ineptitude, distractions, fear, ingratitude, and betrayal. These choices are tempting because they serve selfish desires, providing immediate, though shallow, satisfaction. However, true prosperity is not born from such seeds.

True prosperity is sown in the fertile soil of gratitude and nourished by unwavering persistence. Prosperity flourishes when one aligns with a clear purpose and pursues it with relentless passion. The journey toward prosperity is carved through hard work, resilience, and integrity. It is measured not in fleeting achievements, but in courage and character.

Success is a journey, and prosperity is the reward for every step taken with intention and resolve. A life lived with purpose, passion, and perseverance will naturally unfold into prosperity. When qualities like gratitude, purpose, persistence, and character are embraced, success will come knocking at the door, uninvited but inevitable!

pada vigrahaH:

उत्साह-सम्पन्नम् अदीर्घसूत्रं 

utsāha-sampannam adīrghasūtraṃ 

क्रिय-अवधिज्ञं व्यसनेषु असक्तम् ।

kriya-avadhijñaṃ vyasaneṣu asaktam ।

शूरं कृतज्ञं दृढ-सौहृदं च 

śūraṃ kṛtajñaṃ dṛḍha-sauhṛdaṃ ca 

लक्ष्मीः स्वयं याति निवास-हेतोः ॥

lakṣmīḥ svayaṃ yāti nivāsa-hetoḥ ॥

Alternate Transliteration:

utsaahasampannamadeerghasootraM 

kriyaavadhij~naM vyasaneShvasaktam |

shUraM kRutaj~naM dRuDhasauhRudaM cha 

lakShmeeH svayaM yaati nivaasahetoH ||

utsaaha-sampannam adeerghasootraM 

kriya-avadhij~jaM vyasaneShu asaktam |

shUraM kRutaj~naM dRuDha-sauhRudaM cha 

lakShmeeH svayaM yaati nivaasa-hetoH ||

April 8th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
श्रीमानजननिन्द्यश्च शूरश्चाप्यविकत्थनः ।
समदृष्टिः प्रभुश्चैव दुर्लभाः पुरुषास्त्रयः ॥
- योगवासिष्ठ, वैराग्य

Transliteration:
śrīmānajananindyaśca śūraścāpyavikatthanaḥ ।
samadṛṣṭiḥ prabhuścaiva durlabhāḥ puruṣāstrayaḥ ॥
- yogavāsiṣṭha, vairāgya

Meaning of the subhAShita:

A wealthy man who is not blamed, a valiant man who is not pompous, a leader who is not prejudiced—these 3 people are rare to find!

Commentary:

A wealthy man, irrespective of whether he gained his wealth by just or unjust means gets rebuked.  He gets blamed for one reason or another—earning unjustly, not doing enough good with his affluence, or being overly lucky!  Rare is a man who gets applauded for his abundance and also his attitude towards his fortune.

If one is courageous, chances are, he is proud of his valiance and recounts his valor every chance he gets to anyone who will listen!  Humility in conjunction with heroism is a rare commodity.  How often do we come across a Rāma or a Hanumān?!

When one has power in his hands, arrogance goes to the head!  Misuse of power, prejudice towards kith and kin, and bias towards the lowly and helpless—these become his main attributes.  It is said, 'a politician thinks of the next election, whereas a statesman thinks of the next generation!'  It is rare to see someone with power in his hands and a level head on his shoulders.  A true leader is one who views all his subjects equally!  This is a virtue of rarity in itself.  He who possesses this is a true statesman. 

Inculcate the right traits when blessed with opportunities and privileges.

pada vigrahaH:
श्रीमान् अ-जन-निन्द्यः च शूरः च अपि अ-विकत्थनः ।
śrīmān a-jana-nindyaḥ ca śūraḥ ca api a-vikatthanaḥ ।

सम-दृष्टिः प्रभुः च एव दुर्लभाः पुरुषाः त्रयः ॥
sama-dṛṣṭiḥ prabhuḥ ca eva durlabhāḥ puruṣāḥ trayaḥ ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
shrImaanajananindyashcha shUrashchaapyavikatthanaH ।
samadRuShTiH prabhushchaiva durlabhaaH puruShaastrayaH ॥
- yogavaasiShTha, vairaagya

shrImaan a-jana-nindyaH cha shUraH cha api a-vikatthanaH ।

sama-dRuShTiH prabhuH cha eva durlabhaaH puruShaaH trayaH ॥

April 1st

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
सुदुर्बलं नावजानाति किञ्चित् युक्तो रिपुं सेवते बुद्धिपूर्वम् ।
न विग्रहं रोचयते बलस्थैः काले च यो विक्रमते स धीरः ॥
- विदुरनीति

Transliteration:
sudurbalaṃ nāvajānāti kiñcit yukto ripuṃ sevate buddhipūrvam ।
na vigrahaṃ rocayate balasthaiḥ kāle ca yo vikramate sa dhīraḥ ॥
- viduranīti

Meaning of the subhAShita:

He who does not show even a little contempt towards the weak; handles enemies with an objective; steers clear from having a conflict with the stronger and demonstrates valor—is brave.

Commentary:

Bravery is not defined by physical strength or aggression. True bravery manifests in many forms.

The brave show compassion toward the weak, never looking down on those with less endurance or ability. Their strength uplifts rather than intimidates.

They approach their opponents with tact and wisdom. Possessing power or intellect does not mean they recklessly invite conflict.

Acknowledging the strength of a more powerful opponent is also a mark of courage. The truly brave remain grounded and avoid unnecessary provocation, choosing prudence over ego.

These qualities validate genuine bravery. To be brave is to be free—free from fear, arrogance, and recklessness. Embrace courage, for there is nothing to lose and everything to gain.

pada vigrahaH:
सुदुर्बलं न अवजानाति किञ्चित् युक्तः रिपुं सेवते बुद्धि-पूर्वम् ।
sudurbalaṃ na avajānāti kiñcit yuktaḥ ripuṃ sevate buddhi-pūrvam ।

न विग्रहं रोचयते बलस्थैः काले च यो विक्रमते स धीरः ॥
na vigrahaṃ rocayate balasthaiḥ kāle ca yo vikramate sa dhīraḥ ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
sudurbalaM naavajaanaati ki~nchit yukto ripuM sevate buddhipUrvam ।
na vigrahaM rochayate balasthaiH kaale cha yo vikramate sa dhIraH ॥
- viduranIti

sudurbalaM na avajaanaati ki~nchit yuktaH ripuM sevate buddhi-pUrvam ।

na vigrahaM rochayate balasthaiH kaale cha yo vikramate sa dhIraH ॥

July 1st

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
येषां बाहुबलं नास्ति येषां नास्ति मनोबलम् ।
तेषां चन्द्रबलं देव किं कुर्यादम्बरस्थितम् ॥
- यशस्तिलक

Transliteration:
yeṣāṃ bāhubalaṃ nāsti yeṣāṃ nāsti manobalam ।
teṣāṃ candrabalaṃ deva kiṃ kuryādambarasthitam ॥
- yaśastilaka

Meaning of the subhAShita:

Oh, king, to him who doesn't have strength in his arms and determination in his mind, what can the power of the moon in the sky do?!

Commentary:

If things don't work in one's favor, he will find many reasons to blame for his failure!

One of the easiest and lamest responses is: "The stars are not in my favor!"  The most essential factors for the success of any task are: one's mental ability and physical strength. If one has trust in his own abilities, he is bound to achieve anything. 

For the one who does not have confidence in his own prowess or vigor in his muscles, how can the stars and moon, sitting in the sky, influence the outcome?! His physical and mental faculties are always available for him!  How can his star power, moon power, or horoscope help in his achievements or failures?! The moon and the stars are sitting far away in the skies—how can they possibly be factors in his success or failure?!

It is not for the stars to hold our destiny but for ourselves.  Luck matters only to some extent. Hard work, faith, and determination are what drive one toward success.  The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work! 

Efforts never fail.  Despite that, if we fail, it is certainly not because of the position of the moon and the stars! The Lord knows the ulterior outcome of everything.   We may not understand the results of our efforts instantly, but it will certainly be what it is supposed to be. Only putting in honest efforts, without giving excuses is in our hands. 

pada vigrahaH:
येषां बाहु-बलं न अस्ति येषां न अस्ति मनो-बलम् ।
yeṣāṃ bāhu-balaṃ na asti yeṣāṃ na asti mano-balam ।

तेषां चन्द्र-बलं देव किं कुर्यात् अम्बर-स्थितम् ॥
teṣāṃ candra-balaṃ deva kiṃ kuryāt ambara-sthitam ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
yeShaaM baahubalaM naasti yeShaaM naasti manobalam ।
teShaaM chandrabalaM deva kiM kuryaadambarasthitam ॥
- yashastilaka

yeShaaM baahu-balaM na asti yeShaaM na asti mano-balam ।

teShaaM chandra-balaM deva kiM kuryaat ambara-sthitam ॥

May 20th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
चराणामन्नमचराः दंष्ट्रिणामप्यदंष्ट्रिणः ।
अहस्ताश्च सहस्तानां शूराणां चैव भीरवः ॥
- मनुस्मृति


Transliteration:
carāṇāmannamacarāḥ daṃṣṭriṇāmapyadaṃṣṭriṇaḥ ।
ahastāśca sahastānāṃ śūrāṇāṃ caiva bhīravaḥ ॥
- manusmṛti

Meaning of the subhAShita:

Food for the mobile (deer, etc) are the immobile (grass, etc); for a predator (with sharp teeth, like lion, tiger, etc) are those without sharp teeth (deer, etc); hand-less (fruit, vegetables) are (food) for those with hands (humans); and for the brave, it is the coward.

Commentary:

The poet has deeply analyzed society and its functioning.  He makes a fair observation and quotes some timeless truths—Deer can go from one place to another, but they eat immobile grass. Carnivores, who have sharp teeth, eat deer which do not have sharp teeth. Humans have hands and their food is fruit and vegetable, which do not have hands. Similarly, the brave have courage and feed on those who do not have courage!

A tiger will never attack another tiger. A deer will never eat another deer. People are supposed to eat vegetarian. (That is a different topic altogether.) Even if they are eating meat today, it is because they have attained more power in their hands (in the form of ammunition). They can eat other animals too, simply because they have conquered their fear of the animal. Hence, if being harassed or bullied by a stronger person, one should not simply sympathize with himself and play the victim. That is why it is said, "He is not a victim of the bullier, but a victim of his own cowardice!" 

Whether we like it or not, this happens in the world more often than not! If one doesn't want to offer himself as food for the ones with more strength, he has only one choice—he must embrace courage himself. At the same time, strength is not for bullying others. It should be accompanied by compassion and ethics.

Do not be a coward and become food for bullies.  Also, people with real merit use their strength for the benefit of others and do not make others feel insignificant! 

pada vigrahaH:
चराणाम् अन्नम् अचराः दंष्ट्रिणाम् अपि अदंष्ट्रिणः ।
carāṇām annam acarāḥ daṃṣṭriṇām api adaṃṣṭriṇaḥ ।

अहस्ताः च सहस्तानां शूराणां च एव भीरवः ॥
ahastāḥ ca sahastānāṃ śūrāṇāṃ ca eva bhīravaḥ ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
charaaNaamannamacharaaH daMShTriNaamapyadaMShTriNaH ।
ahastaashcha sahastaanaaM shUraaNaaM chaiva bhIravaH ॥
- manusmRuti

charaaNaam annam acharaaH daMShTriNaam api adaMShTriNaH ।

ahastaaH cha sahastaanaaM shUraaNaaM cha eva bhIravaH ॥

April 14th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
शतेषु जायते शूरः सहस्रेषु च पण्डितः ।
वक्ता दशसहस्रेषु दाता भवति वा न वा ॥
- व्यासस्मृति


Transliteration:
śateṣu jāyate śūraḥ sahasreṣu ca paṇḍitaḥ ।
vaktā daśasahasreṣu dātā bhavati vā na vā ॥
- vyāsasmṛti

Meaning of the subhAShita:

Among a hundred a brave one is born, among a thousand a scholar, and among ten thousand an orator.  Does a giver (even) exist or not?!

Commentary:

Not everyone born is brave enough to tackle all kinds of tasks. People have phobias ranging from claustrophobia (fear of enclosed small spaces) to hydrophobia (fear of water) to a simple triskaidekaphobia (fear of number 13)! Hence, a truly brave person is one in a hundred.

Anyone can be educated, but a true scholar is one in a thousand.

'Oration' is a skill in itself. One could be the most knowledgeable person, but when asked to present his ideas, he could become speechless!  Someone hilariously said, 'I'd rather be in the casket than give the eulogy!'  Fear of public speaking is that intense!  Not everyone has a flair for it.  One in ten thousand is born a good orator.

Then, the poet suspects if a true giver has ever been born or not! A true giver is one who 'gives and forgets' without prejudices. If such people are rarely born, then how can anyone write statistics as to "one in how many are born?!"

This is one verse where the poet would be pleased to be disproved!  Being generous is a rare trait and unfortunately, not many people inculcate it.  No one has ever become poor by giving. So, give and give generously!

pada vigrahaH:
शतेषु जायते शूरः सहस्रेषु च पण्डितः ।
śateṣu jāyate śūraḥ sahasreṣu ca paṇḍitaḥ ।

वक्ता दश-सहस्रेषु दाता भवति वा न वा ॥
vaktā daśa-sahasreṣu dātā bhavati vā na vā ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
shateShu jaayate shUraH sahasreShu cha paNDitaH ।
vaktaa dashasahasreShu daataa bhavati vaa na vaa ॥
- vyaasasmRuti

shateShu jaayate shUraH sahasreShu cha paNDitaH ।

vaktaa dasha-sahasreShu daataa bhavati vaa na vaa ॥

March 28th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
चलन्ति गिरयः कामं युगान्तपवनाहताः ।
कृच्छ्रेऽपि न चलत्येव धीराणां निश्चलं मनः ॥
- चण्डकौशिक


Transliteration:
calanti girayaḥ kāmaṃ yugāntapavanāhatāḥ ।
kṛcchre'pi na calatyeva dhīrāṇāṃ niścalaṃ manaḥ ॥
- caṇḍakauśika

Meaning of the subhAShita:

Struck by the winds, mountains move willfully during the apocalypse. But even in difficult times, the mind of the steadfast remains unperturbed. 

Commentary:

The mountains are extremely steady and immobile, yet in an exceptional scenario, they lose this defining trait of theirs. Gusty winds will make them yield and mountains will move during an apocalypse. All their tenacity will be squashed to an obscure nothing when annihilation is underway.

However, those who are steadfast, brave, and courageous, will remain strong—no matter the circumstances. Impending hardships and calamities only make them stronger. There is no exception! Such is the strength of their willpower. Their minds remain steady, unperturbed, and immensely strong. For, if the mind succumbs to hardships, it just hijacks the person like a twig of grass caught in a whirlwind.

Keep your focus, remain steadfast, and dig your roots deep!

pada vigrahaH:
चलन्ति गिरयः कामं युग-अन्त-पवन-आहताः ।
calanti girayaḥ kāmaṃ yuga-anta-pavana-āhatāḥ ।

कृच्छ्रे अपि न चलति एव धीराणां निश्चलं मनः ॥
kṛcchre api na calati eva dhīrāṇāṃ niścalaṃ manaḥ ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
chalanti girayaH kaamaM yugaantapavanaahataaH ।
kRuchChre.pi na chalatyeva dhIraaNaaM nishchalaM manaH ॥
- chaNDakaushika

chalanti girayaH kaamaM yuga-anta-pavana-aahataaH ।

kRuchChre api na chalati eva dhIraaNaaM nishchalaM manaH ॥

March 3rd

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
आपदि मित्रपरीक्षा च शूरपरीक्षा च रणाङ्गणे ।
विनये वंशपरीक्षा च शीलपरीक्षा तु धनक्षये ॥

Transliteration:
āpadi mitraparīkṣā ca śūraparīkṣā ca raṇāṅgaṇe ।
vinaye vaṃśaparīkṣā ca śīlaparīkṣā tu dhanakṣaye ॥

Meaning of the subhAShita:

A friend's testing ground is calamities; the brave are tested on the battlefield; the test for a family is in its humility; and, character is tested in times of poverty.

Commentary:

One might have a plethora of friends whom they hang out with and many more who would want to get to know him. But the true testing ground for the friendship is in times of trouble. The true colors of all friends surface the minute he is in a calamity. The person who stands by him through thick and thin is his one true friend.

Talking about courage, and even training in martial arts doesn't make one brave. A person's valiance comes to light when he has to face real circumstances and fight a battle on a battlefield. That is his real testing ground.

A family's worth is not gauged by possessions, wealth, friends, and foes. The real test for a family is its value system. The kind of culture and moralities that are imbibed by their children speak volumes about the state of affairs in the family!

One can be of great character in pleasant times. When he has all the riches in the world, it is easy for a person to follow the rules, do good to others, be cheerful, etc. But when the materialistic riches are gone, there is a scarcity of resources, and there is no fallback, the mettle of the person's character is then put to the real test.

Keeping moral grounds under all circumstances takes courage and character!

pada vigrahaH:

आपदि मित्र-परीक्षा च शूर-परीक्षा च रण-अङ्गणे ।
āpadi mitra-parīkṣā ca śūra-parīkṣā ca raṇa-aṅgaṇe ।

विनये वंश-परीक्षा च शील-परीक्षा तु धन-क्षये ॥
vinaye vaṃśa-parīkṣā ca śīla-parīkṣā tu dhana-kṣaye ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
aapadi mitraparIkShaa cha shUraparIkShaa cha raNaa~ngaNe ।
vinaye vaMshaparIkShaa cha shIlaparIkShaa tu dhanakShaye ॥

aapadi mitra-parIkShaa cha shUra-parIkShaa cha raNa-a~ngaNe ।
vinaye vaMsha-parIkShaa cha shIla-parIkShaa tu dhana-kShaye ॥

October 30th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
उद्यमस्साहसं धैर्यं बुद्धिश्शक्तिः पराक्रमः ।
षडेते यत्र वर्तन्ते तत्र देवाः सहायकृत् ॥

Transliteration:
udyamassāhasaṃ dhairyaṃ buddhiśśaktiḥ parākramaḥ ।
ṣaḍete yatra vartante tatra devāḥ sahāyakṛt ॥

Meaning of the subhAShita:

Industriousness, adventurousness, patience, wisdom, strength, courage - wherever these 6 (qualities) are operative, Gods are helpful.

Commentary:

Even Gods do not help the non-zealous and lazy!

If a person has the zeal to work; is patient enough to deal with situations as they come; and uses his wisdom, strength, and courage - only then shall the Gods help.

Like they say, 'success' is 90% perspiration and 10% luck. The 10% of luck will be useful only when one is ready to perspire!  But when not in the right direction, perspiration will only lead to futile efforts.  One's industriousness counts only when accompanied by adventurousness, patience, wisdom, strength, and courage.  When these 6 attributes come together, even Gods have no choice but to be on their side and bless them with success!

Chances come and go in everyone's life. But only the one with all the 6 qualities mentioned above will be able to seize opportunities and make the best of them.

Can't blame destiny for our lack of readiness after all!

pada vigrahaH:
उद्यमः साहसं धैर्यं बुद्धिः शक्तिः पराक्रमः ।
udyamaḥ sāhasaṃ dhairyaṃ buddhiḥ śaktiḥ parākramaḥ ।

षट् एते यत्र वर्तन्ते तत्र देवाः सहायकृत् ॥
ṣaṭ ete yatra vartante tatra devāḥ sahāyakṛt ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
udyamassaahasaM dhairyaM buddhishshaktiH paraakramaH ।
ShaDete yatra vartante tatra devaaH sahaayakRut ॥

udyamaH saahasaM dhairyaM buddhiH shaktiH paraakramaH ।

ShaT ete yatra vartante tatra devaaH sahaayakRut ॥

October 22nd

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
निन्दन्तु नीतिनिपुणा यदि वा स्तुवन्तु
लक्ष्मीः समाविशतु गच्छतु वा यथेष्टम् ।
अद्यैव वा मरणमस्तु युगान्तरे वा
न्यायात् पथः प्रविचलन्ति पदं न धीराः ॥
- नीतिशतक

Transliteration:
nindantu nītinipuṇā yadi vā stuvantu
lakṣmīḥ samāviśatu gacchatu vā yatheṣṭam ।
adyaiva vā maraṇamastu yugāntare vā
nyāyāt pathaḥ pravicalanti padaṃ na dhīrāḥ ॥
- nītiśataka

Meaning of the subhAShita:

Whether the astute of morality commends or blames them; whether wealth comes to them or leaves them at will; whether death comes to them right now or in another era—the brave will not take a step away from the path of righteousness.

Commentary:

No compromises!

The brave (dhīra) will not be deterred from their path of virtue for any reason, whether they are criticized for their deeds, applauded, or blamed. Wealth is not a factor either—it could accumulate or dissipate. Death doesn't scare them—whether yama (Lord of death) comes right here, right now, or in a whole other era, it won't put a dent in their determination! They will still act as per their moral standards and continue to shine.

External factors do not affect the integrity of the inner self. It takes courage to heed one's inner voice and not be carried away by fleeting, momentary pleasures. Wisdom is knowing the right path to take.  Integrity is to actually take it!  No matter what happens, the path of virtue should not be given up, because it is the only path that takes one to peace.  

pada vigrahaH:
निन्दन्तु नीतिनिपुणाः यदि वा स्तुवन्तु
nindantu nītinipuṇāḥ yadi vā stuvantu

लक्ष्मीः समाविशतु गच्छतु वा यथ इष्टम् ।
lakṣmīḥ samāviśatu gacchatu vā yatha iṣṭam ।

अद्य एव वा मरणम् अस्तु युग-अन्तरे वा
adya eva vā maraṇam astu yuga-antare vā

न्यायात् पथः प्रविचलन्ति पदं न धीराः ॥
nyāyāt pathaḥ pravicalanti padaṃ na dhīrāḥ ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
nindantu nItinipuNaa yadi vaa stuvantu
lakShmIH samaavishatu gachChatu vaa yatheShTam ।
adyaiva vaa maraNamastu yugaantare vaa
nyaayaat pathaH pravichalanti padaM na dhIraaH ॥
- neetishataka

nindantu nItinipuNaaH yadi vaa stuvantu

lakShmIH samaavishatu gachChatu vaa yatha iShTam ।

adya eva vaa maraNam astu yuga-antare vaa

nyaayaat pathaH pravichalanti padaM na dhIraaH ॥

October 19th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
नाभिषेको न संस्कारः सिंहस्य क्रियते मृगैः ।
विक्रमार्जितवित्तस्य स्वयमेव मृगेन्द्रता ॥
- हितोपदेश, सुह्रुद्भेद


Transliteration:
nābhiṣeko na saṃskāraḥ siṃhasya kriyate mṛgaiḥ ।
vikramārjitavittasya svayameva mṛgendratā ॥
- hitopadeśa, suhrudbheda

Meaning of the subhAShita:

No coronation or ritual is done by animals; Acquisition (of territory) due to natural prowess makes him King of the jungle.

Commentary:

"If you want to know someone’s mind, listen to their words. If you want to know their heart, watch their actions."

A lion majestically roaming in the jungle did not have a crowning ceremony, nor were any rituals performed by the other animals for him. He doesn't even have to be declared as the 'King of the Jungle'. He marks his territory in the jungle just by his majestic roar.  When he roams, all the other animals hide!  They all know him through his power, courage, valor, and fearlessness.  They know he is the rightful king! Such should be the effect of our actions.

Whatever be the quality: bravery, piety, generosity, nobility, or intelligence, the asset should be expressed through its respective deeds rather than just speech.

Actions speak louder than words.  Let actions speak for themselves!

pada vigrahaH:

न अभिषेकः न संस्कारः सिंहस्य क्रियते मृगैः ।
na abhiṣekaḥ na saṃskāraḥ siṃhasya kriyate mṛgaiḥ ।

विक्रम-अर्जित-वित्तस्य स्वयम् एव मृग-इन्द्रता ॥
vikrama-arjita-vittasya svayam eva mṛga-indratā ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
naabhiSheko na saMskaaraH siMhasya kriyate mRugaiH ।
vikramaarjitavittasya svayameva mRugendrataa ॥
- hitopadesha, suhrudbheda

na abhiShekaH na saMskaaraH siMhasya kriyate mRugaiH ।

vikrama-arjita-vittasya svayam eva mRuga-indrataa ॥