November 4th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:

परस्परविरोधे तु वयं पञ्चश्च ते शतम् ।

परैस्तु विग्रहे प्राप्ते वयं पञ्चाधिकं शतम् ॥

- महाभारत

Transliteration:

parasparavirodhe tu vayaṃ pañcaśca te śatam ।

paraistu vigrahe prāpte vayaṃ pañcādhikaṃ śatam ॥

- mahābhārata

Meaning of the subhAShita:

When opposing each other, we are 5 and they are a hundred. When against others, we are 5 plus one hundred. 

Commentary:

Unity is Strength!

This timeless truth is famously articulated by Yudhiṣṭhira in the Mahābhārata. When their ill-intentioned cousin Duryodhana was captured by an enemy, Yudhiṣṭhira's brother Bhīma was reluctant to come to his aid. But Yudhiṣṭhira urged Bhīma to set aside personal grudges and offer help in Duryodhana's moment of peril.  He said, "pitted against each other, we are 5 people against their hundred.  Whereas against a common enemy, we are a unified 105!"

Familial matters must be resolved internally, within the confines of the family. Though family disputes are inevitable and conflicts may simmer within the walls, there is a higher purpose when facing external threats. In times of adversity, bonds of kinship must transcend individual differences. When united against a common foe, the strength of that unity is unmatched.

This principle of unity extends far beyond a family unit. It is the cornerstone of communities, cities, states, and nations. When a common enemy seeks to undermine the very fabric of society, it is imperative to stand together.  Divided we are weak, but unified we resist. If we allow ourselves to be consumed by internal strife we invite the enemy inside, making it easier for them to divide and conquer. It is critical and crucial to stay as one unit. 

A family need not be flawless, but it must be united! Just as a family is a source of strength through unity, we must also elevate this sense to the national level. It’s essential to discern who truly belongs in our lives and who does not.  For, in unity there is power and in division there is defeat.

pada vigrahaH:

परस्पर-विरोधे तु वयं पञ्चः च ते शतम् ।

paraspara-virodhe tu vayaṃ pañcaḥ ca te śatam ।

परैः तु विग्रहे प्राप्ते वयं पञ्च-अधिकं शतम् ॥

paraiḥ tu vigrahe prāpte vayaṃ pañca-adhikaṃ śatam ॥

Alternate Transliteration:

parasparavirodhe tu vayam pa~jchashcha te shatam |

paraistu vigrahe praapte vayam pa~ncaadhikam shatam ||

- mahaabhaarata

paraspara-virodhe tu vayam pa~nchaH cha te shatam |

paraiH tu vigrahe praapte vayam pa~nca-adhikam shatam ||

October 6th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:

यथैवात्मा तथा पुत्रः पुत्रेण दुहिता समा ।

तस्यामात्मनि तिष्ठन्त्यां कथमन्यो धनं हरेत् ॥

- मनुस्मृति

Transliteration:

yathaivātmā tathā putraḥ putreṇa duhitā samā ।

tasyāmātmani tiṣṭhantyāṃ kathamanyo dhanaṃ haret ॥

- manusmṛti

Meaning of the subhAShita:

As is oneself, so is his son.  As is a son, so is a daughter.  When a daughter, an apparent existence of oneself is present, how can others snatch her inheritance? 

Commentary:

Equality in everything!  A son is no less than his father. A daughter stands on equal footing with her brother. Thus, a daughter holds the same value as her father. When she is present, how can someone else dare claim what is rightfully hers?!

In a just world, the passing of parents should mark the beginning of equality among siblings, not bigotry. Everything they leave behind, such as their wealth and legacy should be shared equally amongst all children—sons and daughters alike. A mother and father endure no fewer hardships to bring a daughter into the world than they do a son. Their love and effort in raising each child knows no difference based on gender. Yet, in a chauvinistic society still shackled by outdated beliefs, one gender is elevated above the other, leaving the other to fight for what should have been freely given. This bias is so ingrained that it permeates every level of primitive society.

Yet, this verse from a very ancient text of sanātana dharma speaks of a society guided by true dharma, where daughters are given equal standing with sons. In a society rooted in dharma, daughters and sons stand as equals, each entitled to the same share of love, opportunity, and inheritance! Based on gender, no one may seize what belongs to another.

The ancient wisdom of sanātana dharma embodies true empowerment, where women's rights are not an afterthought but an intrinsic truth, woven into the fabric of the culture itself. Sanātana—meaning "ever fresh" or "ever relevant"—reminds us that justice and equality are timeless. Our ancestors built a world where women did not have to clamor for attention or fight for their rights—they were honored as they deserved!

It is time to awaken from a slumber of ignorance and revive the noble ideals they cherished. A society that truly thrives must embrace this truth:

Men's rights are nothing more. Women's rights are nothing less.

pada vigrahaH:

यथा एव आत्मा तथा पुत्रः पुत्रेण दुहिता समा ।

yathā eva ātmā tathā putraḥ putreṇa duhitā samā ।

तस्याम् आत्मनि तिष्ठन्त्यां कथम् अन्यः धनं हरेत् ॥

tasyām ātmani tiṣṭhantyāṃ katham anyaḥ dhanaṃ haret ॥

Alternate Transliteration:

yathaivaatmaa tathaa putraH putreNa duhitaa samaa |

tasyaamaatmani tiShThantyaaM kathamanyo dhanaM haret ||

- manusmRuti

yathaa eva aatmaa tathaa putraH putreNa duhitaa samaa |

tasyaam aatmani tiShThantyaaM katham anyaH dhanaM haret ||

October 5th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:

पितृभिर्भ्रातृभिश्चैताः पतिभिर्देवरैस्तथा ।

पूज्या भूषयितव्याश्च बहुकल्याणमीप्सुभिः ॥ 

- मनुस्मृति

Transliteration:

pitṛbhirbhrātṛbhiścaitāḥ patibhirdevaraistathā ।

pūjyā bhūṣayitavyāśca bahukalyāṇamīpsubhiḥ ॥

- manusmṛti

Meaning of the subhAShita:

Women should be cherished and honored by fathers, brothers, husbands, and brothers-in-law, as those seeking to attain abundant prosperity for themselves.

Commentary:

The measure of any society is how it treats its women and girls! 

Irrespective of what name it goes by, every relationship with a woman demands the utmost respect. Whether she is a daughter, sister, wife, or sister-in-law, each connection comes with its own unique expectations and boundaries. Yet, one principle remains constant across them all: honor and respect. (By nature, a mother commands respect. Hence not addressed in this verse.)   

This is the essence of true morality, a virtue possessed by superior men—those worthy of being called gentlemen. Every person owes their existence to a woman, and with that comes a fundamental truth: no one has the right to treat any woman with disrespect.

Rather than trying to fit women into the existing framework of society, it is time to reshape the world to be worthy of them. When women are treated with respect and reverence, we honor the core of creation itself. A home or society where women are neglected or mistreated has forfeited the right to call itself civilized.

In households where women are cherished, prosperity naturally follows. A woman who feels honored and valued will go beyond her limits to nurture, uplift, and inspire everyone around her. This is why the age-old saying holds: “Behind every successful man is a woman.”

Respecting women is not just an option for gentlemen—it must be their highest priority!

pada vigrahaH:

पितृभिः भ्रातृभिः च एताः पतिभिः देवरैः तथा ।

pitṛbhiḥ bhrātṛbhiḥ ca etāḥ patibhiḥ devaraiḥ tathā ।

पूज्या भूषयितव्याः च बहु-कल्याणम् ईप्सुभिः ॥

pūjyā bhūṣayitavyāḥ ca bahu-kalyāṇam īpsubhiḥ ॥

Alternate Transliteration:

pitRubhirbhraatRubhishchaitaaH patibhirdevaraistathaa |

pUjyaa bhUShayitavyaashcha bahukalyaaNamIpsubhiH ||

- manusmRuti

pitRubhiH bhraatRubhiH cha etaaH patibhiH devaraiH tathaa |

pUjyaa bhUShayitavyaaH cha bahu-kalyaaNam IpsubhiH ||

June 17th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
कन्यादाताऽन्नदाता च ज्ञानदाताऽभयप्रदः ।
जन्मदो मन्त्रदो ज्येष्ठभ्राता च पितरः स्मृतः ॥

Transliteration:
kanyādātā'nnadātā ca jñānadātā'bhayapradaḥ ।
janmado mantrado jyeṣṭhabhrātā ca pitaraḥ smṛtaḥ ॥

Meaning of the subhAShita:

One who gives his daughter in marriage; one who provides food; one who bestows knowledge; one who guards against fear; one who gives birth; one who bestows counsel; one (brother) who is born ahead of you—all these (luminaries) are deemed as fathers.

Commentary:

It is said that there is no other need in childhood as strong as the need for protection from a father! Fathers are revered for their many contributions along the various facets of life starting with—giving life, caring, and nurturing.  He propitiates the child into new beginnings time and again. He is the one who invigorates his young ones to explore life and then helps formulate their future.  The greatest gift any father can give his child is—believing in the child!  He instills trust in the child.

The poet says that one comes across many such fatherly figures during his lifetime. They are

• the one who gives his daughter's hand in marriage. The father-in-law trusts and bequeaths his daughter to her husband.  She bears progeny for her husband, making him a father.  Veneration for that.
• the one who provides food and tends to one's hunger.  This is a fatherly gesture for sure. Respect to him.
• the one who bestows knowledge gives birth to a new perspective in the intellect of the person.  He contributes to the person's growth and is therefore exalted to the stature of a father.
• the one who guards against fear and reassures the faith that all will be well! Admiration to him.
• the one who gives birth is certainly revered.  If not for him, one wouldn't be here speaking about who to revere!! The care and nurture given by him are irreplaceable. Love and respect for him is a given.
• the one who bestows counsel and guides in the right direction like a father. Honor to him.
• the one who is born ahead of us (an elder brother), is nothing less than a father as he steps up to be a father figure! If one is afraid to approach his father for anything, it is easier to approach the elder brother. Cherish him.

A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow! These aforementioned magnanimous personalities shape a person from childhood on.  

Fathers are honored always for their roles and contributions to our lives!  Obeisance to them.

pada vigrahaH:
कन्यादाता अन्नदाता च ज्ञानदाता अभयप्रदः ।
kanyādātā annadātā ca jñānadātā abhayapradaḥ ।

जन्मदः मन्त्रदः ज्येष्ठ-भ्राता च पितरः स्मृतः ॥
janmadaḥ mantradaḥ jyeṣṭha-bhrātā ca pitaraḥ smṛtaḥ ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
kanyaadaataa.nnadaataa cha j~naanadaataa.bhayapradaH ।
janmado mantrado jyeShThabhraataa cha pitaraH smRutaH ॥

kanyaadaataa annadaataa cha j~naanadaataa abhayapradaH ।

janmadaH mantradaH jyeShTha-bhraataa cha pitaraH smRutaH ॥

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 ॥

September 14th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
वैद्यानां शारदी माता पिता च कुसुमाकरः ।
यमदम्ष्ट्रा स्वसा प्रोक्ता हितभुक् मितभुक् रिपुः ॥

Transliteration:
vaidyānāṃ śāradī mātā pitā ca kusumākaraḥ ।
yamadamṣṭrā svasā proktā hitabhuk mitabhuk ripuḥ ॥

Meaning of the subhAShita:

For a doctor, Autumn is the mother, and Spring is the father. Winter is said to be the sister. One who eats suitable and measured portions is his enemy!

Commentary:

When does one go to a doctor? When he is sick. A doctor earns his living because sick people come to him. People fall sick easily when the weather gets cold or fluctuates constantly, like in autumn, spring, and winter. That is pretty much the whole year.  We see that except during summer, people do get sick often!  

Kith and kin come to the aid of a person's prosperity. Likewise, winter, autumn, and spring assist a doctor in keeping his practice alive (by getting people sick)! Hence, the poet humorously says these seasons are like family to him.  

On the contrary, the poet proceeds to say that he who eats suitable food in limited portions is an enemy to a doctor! No matter what season, such a person will not require medical attention. Such a person will stay fit and healthy, and won't need to see a doctor often.  Isn't it enemies who curtail the growth and prosperity of another person! So, the poet quips that such a person is a doctor's enemy!

Moral of the story: Eat healthy and eat within limits.  This will help in staying away from a doctor.  It is the biggest open secret to good health! Simply, by being conscious and aware of what is going into the mouth, one can keep illnesses at bay.

He who has health has hope. He who has hope has everything! May everyone have everything!

pada vigrahaH:
वैद्यानां शारदी माता पिता च कुसुमाकरः ।
vaidyānāṃ śāradī mātā pitā ca kusumākaraḥ ।

यम-दम्ष्ट्रा स्वसा प्रोक्ता हितभुक् मितभुक् रिपुः ॥
yama-damṣṭrā svasā proktā hitabhuk mitabhuk ripuḥ ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
vaidyaanaaM shaaradI maataa pitaa cha kusumaakaraH ।
yamadamShTraa svasaa proktaa hitabhuk mitabhuk ripuH ॥

vaidyaanaaM shaaradI maataa pitaa cha kusumaakaraH ।

yama-damShTraa svasaa proktaa hitabhuk mitabhuk ripuH ॥

May 29th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
चत्वारो धनदायादाः धर्माग्निनृपतस्कराः ।
तेषां ज्येष्ठावमानेन त्रयः कुप्यन्ति सोदराः ॥
- त्रिशतीव्याख्या, नीति


Transliteration:
catvāro dhanadāyādāḥ dharmāgninṛpataskarāḥ ।
teṣāṃ jyeṣṭhāvamānena trayaḥ kupyanti sodarāḥ ॥
- triśatīvyākhyā, nīti

Meaning of the subhAShita:

The four cousins of wealth are virtue, fire, king, and thief. If the older one, virtue, is disrespected, the other three brothers get livid!

Commentary:

The rivalry between cousins is very well established in the epic, Mahābhārata. When a cousin shows negligence towards one of the brothers, all the other brothers stand up against him until he is crushed to dust. The poet has beautifully extended this to compare money/wealth to the likes of Duryodhana. Virtue, fire, king, and thief (although only 4 here), are the Pāṇḍavas.  If the first brother (virtue) is disrespected by their cousin (wealth), then the rest of the brothers (fire, king, and thief) are enraged.  Together, they will destroy the evil brother and avenge the disrespect of their own brother (virtue). 

The metaphorical meaning here is, that if wealth were to be used for unjust purposes which disrespect or humiliate virtue, it would have to face the wrath of 3 types of calamities—fire, king, and thief! These 3 will be the reason for the downfall of wealth that is not used for performing good deeds. Such wealth can get destroyed:

• by fire or another such natural calamity; 
• a king or an official might annex it; or
• a thief might lay his hands on it. 

Either way, the owner of such wealth would not be able to keep his wealth!

Wealth, like happiness, is never attained when sought after directly. It comes as a by-product of performing virtuous deeds.  Wealth is worthless when the curtains are closing down, but righteousness delivers from death. Be righteous!

pada vigrahaH:
चत्वारः धन-दायादाः धर्म-अग्नि-नृप-तस्कराः ।
catvāraḥ dhana-dāyādāḥ dharma-agni-nṛpa-taskarāḥ ।

तेषां ज्येष्ठ-अवमानेन त्रयः कुप्यन्ति सोदराः ॥
teṣāṃ jyeṣṭha-avamānena trayaḥ kupyanti sodarāḥ ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
chatvaaro dhanadaayaadaaH dharmaagninRupataskaraaH ।
teShaaM jyeShThaavamaanena trayaH kupyanti sodaraaH ॥
- trishatIvyaakhyaa, nIti

chatvaaraH dhana-daayaadaaH dharma-agni-nRupa-taskaraaH ।

teShaaM jyeShTha-avamaanena trayaH kupyanti sodaraaH ॥

March 24th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
पिता रत्नाकरो यस्य लक्ष्मीर्यस्य सहोदरी ।
शङ्खो भिक्षाटनं कुर्यात् नादत्तमुपतिष्ठते ॥
- चाणक्य नीति

Transliteration:
pitā ratnākaro yasya lakṣmīryasya sahodarī ।
śaṅkho bhikṣāṭanaṃ kuryāt nādattamupatiṣṭhate ॥
- cāṇakya nīti

Meaning of the subhAShita:

His father is the ocean, Goddess Lakshmi herself is his sister, (but) the conch is used for begging alms..., justice is not done by it.

Commentary:

A conch is born in the ocean. So, the ocean is his father.  Goddess Lakshmi, who is the Goddess of wealth, was also born from the ocean. Hence, she is considered the conch's sister. The ocean is also the maker of an abundance of precious gems. Despite a lineage of such order, in the hands of a beggar, a conch gets used for the purpose of begging. 

A beggar roams from door to door, begging for food. To grab the attention of the people inside, he picks up a conch and blows on it! To him, the origination or the kin of the conch does not matter. He puts it to best use according to his wisdom.

This is exactly what happens in the world. People apply available resources to the best of their knowledge. The value (worthiness) of the resources themselves does not matter. This happens day in and day out, whether it is devaluing people around or misusing natural resources—People get belittled and mistreated all the time!  For example, today's mankind does not realize the worth of natural resources nor the harm they are causing to future generations.  This does not denigrate the value of the resources or the future generations in any way! A diamond is a diamond, whether someone recognizes it or not.

In today's world teeming with multitudes of material comforts, shouldn't we give a little thought to the usability and liabilities of the luxuries we have around us today?! Be it material comforts or the people around us—how are we utilizing them and at what cost?! Something to ponder about deeply!

pada vigrahaH:
पिता रत्नाकरः यस्य लक्ष्मीः यस्य सह-उदरी ।
pitā ratnākaraḥ yasya lakṣmīḥ yasya saha-udarī ।

शङ्खो भिक्षा-अटनं कुर्यात् न अदत्तम् उपतिष्ठते ॥
śaṅkho bhikṣā-aṭanaṃ kuryāt na adattam upatiṣṭhate ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
pitaa ratnaakaro yasya lakShmIryasya sahodarI ।
sha~nkho bhikShaaTanaM kuryaat naadattamupatiShThate ॥
- chaaNakya nIti

pitaa ratnaakaraH yasya lakShmIH yasya saha-udarI ।

sha~nkho bhikShaa-aTanaM kuryaat na adattam upatiShThate ॥

January 26th

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
वैद्यराज नमस्तुभ्यं यमराज सहोदरः ।
यमस्तु हरति प्राणान् वैद्यः प्राणान् धनानि च ॥

Transliteration:
vaidyarāja namastubhyaṃ yamarāja sahodaraḥ ।
yamastu harati prāṇān vaidyaḥ prāṇān dhanāni ca ॥

Meaning of the subhAShita:

Salutations to you O' doctor, the brother of 'yamarāja'. Yama takes life whereas a doctor, (takes) life as well as money!

Commentary:

Before any doctor gets offended, this verse needs to be explained :).

Here, the poet says that a doctor is a brother of Lord Yama (Lord of death). Because, while Yama takes away life, a doctor takes both the patient's life as well as his wealth! Obviously, a doctor's job is 'saving lives' and not 'taking lives'! (One can see that there is no scarcity of humor in Sanskrit literature.)

There is certainly no scarcity of doctors who charge exuberantly. But if philosophy is to be seen in this verse, it can be interpreted as - destiny is not in man's hands. The doctor can try his level best, but things may go south for the patient.  Because, 'Man proposes, God disposes'. A doctor can only put his best effort into saving a life. However, though the final word is not his, the blame sure goes to the doctor! (May this verse NOT serve as a license for malpractice :)

It is a good reminder not to get ahead of ourselves, and forget the driving force behind everything in this world. Any and everything we do will yield results just as He proposes. Isn't that humbling?! He will make what needs to happen, happen. 

pada vigrahaH:
वैद्यराज नमः तुभ्यं यमराज-सहोदरः ।
vaidyarāja namaḥ tubhyaṃ yamarāja-sahodaraḥ ।

यमः तु हरति प्राणान् वैद्यः प्राणान् धनानि च ॥
yamaḥ tu harati prāṇān vaidyaḥ prāṇān dhanāni ca ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
vaidyaraaja namastubhyaM yamaraaja sahodaraH ।
yamastu harati praaNaan vaidyaH praaNaan dhanaani cha ॥

vaidyaraaja namaH tubhyaM yamaraaja-sahodaraH ।

yamaH tu harati praaNaan vaidyaH praaNaan dhanaani cha ॥

November 23rd

Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
सत्यं माता पिता ज्ञानं धर्मो भ्राता दया सखः ।
शान्तिः पत्‍नी क्षमा पुत्रः षडेते मम बान्धवाः ॥


Transliteration:
satyaṃ mātā pitā jñānaṃ dharmo bhrātā dayā sakhaḥ ।
śāntiḥ pat‍nī kṣamā putraḥ ṣaḍete mama bāndhavāḥ ॥

Meaning of the subhAShita:

Truth is mother, knowledge is father, moral merit is brother, kindness is friend, peace is wife,  and forgiveness is son—these are my six relatives.

Commentary:

In this world, one may have a mother, father, brother/sister, spouse, friend, and progeny whom they identify themselves with. But in reality, one's true kin are truth, knowledge, righteousness, kindness, tranquillity, and forgiveness. 

These are the virtues and qualities that one should be with, at all times. Hence, one should live life like these are his true relatives. He should treat these values with the same love and respect as his kin. Actually, they are better than kin because mortal kin will part ways at some point in time. But these attributes will accompany him even after death.

Build a strong family that can support you at all times, because this family is not just an important thing, it is everything! 

pada vigrahaH:

सत्यं माता पिता ज्ञानं धर्मः भ्राता दया सखः ।
satyaṃ mātā pitā jñānaṃ dharmaḥ bhrātā dayā sakhaḥ ।

शान्तिः पत्‍नी क्षमा पुत्रः षट् एते मम बान्धवाः ॥
śāntiḥ pat‍nī kṣamā putraḥ ṣaṭ ete mama bāndhavāḥ ॥

Alternate Transliteration:
satyaM maataa pitaa j~naanaM dharmo bhraataa dayaa sakhaH ।
shaantiH patnI kShamaa putraH ShaDete mama baandhavaaH ॥

satyaM maataa pitaa j~naanaM dharmaH bhraataa dayaa sakhaH ।

shaantiH patnI kShamaa putraH ShaT ete mama baandhavaaH ॥