अनपढ़ व्यक्ति का जीवन कुत्ते की पूंछ के समान पूरी तरह व्यर्थ है, जो न तो उसके पीछे के हिस्से को ढक पाती है और न ही कीड़ों के काटने से उसकी रक्षा कर सकती है।
The life of an uneducated man is as useless as the tail of a dog which neither covers its rear end, nor protects it from the bites of insects.
The life of an uneducated man is as useless as the tail of a dog which neither covers its rear end, nor protects it from the bites of insects.
जन्म से अंधे लोग देख नहीं सकते; इसी तरह काम-वासना के चंगुल में फंसे लोग भी अंधे होते हैं। घमंडी लोगों को अपनी बुराई दिखाई नहीं देती, और धन कमाने में जुटे लोगों को अपने कर्मों में कोई पाप नजर नहीं आता।
Those born blind cannot see; similarly blind are those in the grip of lust. Proud men have no perception of evil; and those bent on acquiring riches see no sin in their actions.
Those born blind cannot see; similarly blind are those in the grip of lust. Proud men have no perception of evil; and those bent on acquiring riches see no sin in their actions.
राजा को चाहिए कि जैसे ही अनुकूल अवसर आए, वह बिना एक पल गंवाए तुरंत कार्रवाई करे।
The king shall lose no time when the opportunity waited for arrives.
The king shall lose no time when the opportunity waited for arrives.
भविष्य की विपत्ति के लिए धन बचाकर रखें। यह न कहें कि 'धनवान व्यक्ति को विपत्ति का क्या डर?' कई बार धन अचानक समाप्त हो जाता है और बड़े-बड़े संचित भंडार भी नष्ट हो जाते हैं।
Save your wealth against future calamity. Do not say, "what fear has a rich man of calamity?" Wealth sometimes vanishes away and large accumulations perish.
Save your wealth against future calamity. Do not say, "what fear has a rich man of calamity?" Wealth sometimes vanishes away and large accumulations perish.
एक दिन भी ऐसा न बीते जिसमें आपने कोई श्लोक, आधा श्लोक, उसका चौथाई हिस्सा, या उसका एक अक्षर भी न सीखा हो; और न ही दान, अध्ययन तथा अन्य पवित्र कार्यों के बिना दिन खाली जाए।
Let not a single day pass without your learning a verse, half a verse, or a fourth of it, or even one letter of it; nor without attending to charity, study and other pious activity.
Let not a single day pass without your learning a verse, half a verse, or a fourth of it, or even one letter of it; nor without attending to charity, study and other pious activity.
जो व्यक्ति गंदे कपड़े पहनता है, जिसके दांत मैले हैं, जो बहुत लालची है, कड़वा बोलता है और सूर्योदय के बाद सोता है—चाहे वह कितना भी महान क्यों न हो, लक्ष्मी की कृपा खो बैठता है।
He who wears unclean garments, has dirty teeth, is a glutton, speaks unkindly and sleeps after sunrise - although he may be the greatest personality - will lose the favour of Lakshmi.
He who wears unclean garments, has dirty teeth, is a glutton, speaks unkindly and sleeps after sunrise - although he may be the greatest personality - will lose the favour of Lakshmi.
जैसे एक सूखा हुआ पेड़ यदि आग पकड़ ले तो पूरे जंगल को जला देता है, वैसे ही एक नालायक बेटा पूरे परिवार को बर्बाद कर देता है।
As a single withered tree, if set aflame, causes a whole forest to burn, so does a rascal son destroy a whole family.
As a single withered tree, if set aflame, causes a whole forest to burn, so does a rascal son destroy a whole family.
लालच से बुरा कौन सा अवगुण हो सकता है? चुगली करने से बड़ा पाप क्या है? जो व्यक्ति सत्यवादी है, उसे तपस्या की क्या आवश्यकता? जिसका मन पवित्र है, उसे तीर्थयात्रा की क्या जरूरत?
What vice could be worse than covetousness? What is more sinful than slander? For one who is truthful, what need is there for austerity? For one who has a clean heart, what is the need for pilgrimage?.
What vice could be worse than covetousness? What is more sinful than slander? For one who is truthful, what need is there for austerity? For one who has a clean heart, what is the need for pilgrimage?.
उस गाय का क्या लाभ जो न तो दूध देती है और न ही गर्भवती होती है? इसी प्रकार, ऐसे पुत्र के जन्म का क्या मूल्य है जो न तो विद्वान बना और न ही भगवान का सच्चा भक्त?
What good is a cow that neither gives milk nor conceives? Similarly, what is the value of the birth of a son if he becomes neither learned nor a pure devotee of the Lord?
What good is a cow that neither gives milk nor conceives? Similarly, what is the value of the birth of a son if he becomes neither learned nor a pure devotee of the Lord?
इस पृथ्वी पर तीन ही वास्तविक रत्न हैं—अन्न, जल और मीठे वचन; मूर्ख लोग पत्थर के टुकड़ों को रत्न समझते हैं।
There are three gems upon this earth; food, water, and pleasing words - fools (mudhas) consider pieces of rocks as gems.
There are three gems upon this earth; food, water, and pleasing words - fools (mudhas) consider pieces of rocks as gems.
गरीब धन की कामना करते हैं, पशु बोलने की क्षमता की, मनुष्य स्वर्ग की, और ईश्वर भक्त मुक्ति की कामना करते हैं।
The poor wish for wealth; animals for the faculty of speech; men wish for heaven; and godly persons for liberation.
The poor wish for wealth; animals for the faculty of speech; men wish for heaven; and godly persons for liberation.
समझदार व्यक्ति को चाहिए कि वह अच्छे कुल की कन्या से ही विवाह करे, भले ही वह रूपहीन हो। केवल सुंदरता देखकर किसी नीच कुल की लड़की से विवाह नहीं करना चाहिए। अपने ही जैसे समान कुल में विवाह करना सबसे उत्तम होता है।
A wise man should marry a virgin of a respectable family even if she is deformed. He should not marry one of a low-class family, through beauty. Marriage in a family of equal status is preferable.
A wise man should marry a virgin of a respectable family even if she is deformed. He should not marry one of a low-class family, through beauty. Marriage in a family of equal status is preferable.
किसी का भी कभी अनादर नहीं करना चाहिए।
No one should ever be disrespected.
No one should ever be disrespected.
सहिष्णु व्यक्ति को परेशान नहीं करना चाहिए। प्रजा सामान्यतः अपने शासक के प्रति वफादार होती है। लोग विद्रोह तभी करते हैं जब वे पूरी तरह असहाय हो जाते हैं। शासक का कर्तव्य यह है कि उसकी साधारण प्रजा उसकी बुरी नीतियों से दबकर विद्रोह करने पर मजबूर न हो। जनता की सहनशीलता को देखते हुए उनके साथ ऐसा दुर्व्यवहार न करें कि उन्हें खुद पर हो रहे अत्याचार का अहसास हो।
A tolerant person should not be harrased. The subject or the ruled ones generally is loyal to the ruler. The people tak to revolt when they are helpless. The duty of the ruler is that his humble people mey not tak to revolt being suppressed by his bad polity. Considering the forbearance of the subject, do not ill behave with them so that they may feel oppressed.
A tolerant person should not be harrased. The subject or the ruled ones generally is loyal to the ruler. The people tak to revolt when they are helpless. The duty of the ruler is that his humble people mey not tak to revolt being suppressed by his bad polity. Considering the forbearance of the subject, do not ill behave with them so that they may feel oppressed.
जिस व्यक्ति का पुत्र उसकी आज्ञा मानता हो, जिसकी पत्नी की इच्छाएं उसके अनुकूल हों, और जो अपने धन से संतुष्ट हो, उसका स्वर्ग यहीं इसी धरती पर है।
He whose son is obedient to him, whose wife's conduct is in accordance with his wishes, and who is content with his riches, has his heaven here on earth.
He whose son is obedient to him, whose wife's conduct is in accordance with his wishes, and who is content with his riches, has his heaven here on earth.
दान से गरीबी दूर होती है, अच्छे आचरण से दुख, विवेक से अज्ञान, और सतर्कता से भय दूर होता है।
Charity puts and end to poverty; righteous conduct to misery; discretion to ignorance; and scrutiny to fear.
Charity puts and end to poverty; righteous conduct to misery; discretion to ignorance; and scrutiny to fear.
आप दुष्ट लोगों के साथ कितना भी अच्छा व्यवहार कर लें, वे अपनी दुष्टता नहीं छोड़ते। उन्हें दूसरों को कष्ट देने में आनंद आता है। सांप को भले ही दूध पिलाया जाए, वह उगलता जहर ही है।
How well u treat the wicked people, they do nto give up their wickedness. They derive pleasure in hurting others. A serpent made to drink milk, it ejects poison only.
How well u treat the wicked people, they do nto give up their wickedness. They derive pleasure in hurting others. A serpent made to drink milk, it ejects poison only.
गुणों से युक्त एक ही पुत्र, सौ गुणहीन पुत्रों से कहीं अधिक बेहतर होता है।
A single son endowed with good qualities is far better than a hundred devoid of them.
A single son endowed with good qualities is far better than a hundred devoid of them.
कोयल की सुंदरता उसकी बोली में है, स्त्री की सुंदरता पति के प्रति उसकी अटूट निष्ठा में है, कुरूप व्यक्ति की सुंदरता उसकी विद्वता में है, और संन्यासी की सुंदरता उसकी क्षमाशीलता में है।
The beauty of a cuckoo is in its notes, that of a woman in her unalloyed devotion to her husband, that of an ugly person in his scholarship, and that of an ascetic in his forgiveness.
The beauty of a cuckoo is in its notes, that of a woman in her unalloyed devotion to her husband, that of an ugly person in his scholarship, and that of an ascetic in his forgiveness.
सौंदर्य अनैतिक आचरण से नष्ट हो जाता है, उच्च कुल बुरे आचरण से, बिना अभ्यास के विद्या नष्ट हो जाती है, और धन सही उपयोग न होने से नष्ट हो जाता है।
Beauty is spoiled by an immoral nature; noble birth by bad conduct; learning, without being perfected; and wealth by not being properly utilised.
Beauty is spoiled by an immoral nature; noble birth by bad conduct; learning, without being perfected; and wealth by not being properly utilised.
उदारता, मीठी बोली, साहस और शालीन आचरण सीखे नहीं जाते, ये जन्मजात गुण होते हैं।
Generosity, pleasing address, courage and propriety of conduct are not acquired, but are inbred qualities.
Generosity, pleasing address, courage and propriety of conduct are not acquired, but are inbred qualities.
यह सूत्र नैतिकता का एक नियम सिखाता है। इसके अनुसार किसी का भी अनादर नहीं करना चाहिए। मनुष्य अपने गुणों से हर किसी को प्रभावित कर सकता है। दूसरों का अनादर करना अपने ही गुणों के पतन का कारण बनता है। जो व्यक्ति दूसरों का अनादर करता है, वह एक तरह से अपना ही अपमान करता है। एक गुणी व्यक्ति न तो अपने मित्र का और न ही अपने शत्रु का अनादर करता है। शत्रु का अनादर उसे प्रतिक्रिया देने के लिए उकसा सकता है। सबसे समझदारी भरा कदम यही है कि उसे पूरी तरह परास्त कर दिया जाए। एक शासक के लिए यह बात बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।
This sutra enjoins a rule of morality. It says nobody should be disrespected. A man can impress evdrybnody by his virtues. Disrespecting others means downfall of our own virtues. A person who disrespects others, in a way disrespect himself. A virtuous man does not disrespect his friend or vevn his enemy. Disrespect to enemy can investigate him toreact. The best thing is to destroy him completely. For a ruler this is very important.
This sutra enjoins a rule of morality. It says nobody should be disrespected. A man can impress evdrybnody by his virtues. Disrespecting others means downfall of our own virtues. A person who disrespects others, in a way disrespect himself. A virtuous man does not disrespect his friend or vevn his enemy. Disrespect to enemy can investigate him toreact. The best thing is to destroy him completely. For a ruler this is very important.
अच्छे दिनों के लिए धन की बचत करनी चाहिए, और जरूरत पड़ने पर संचित धन खर्च करके भी स्त्री की रक्षा करनी चाहिए। लेकिन अपने प्राणों की रक्षा के लिए धन और स्त्री दोनों का त्याग कर देना चाहिए।
For good days one should save money, women should be protected even if it takes the money saved. But for self preservation the money and the women should be sacrificed!!
For good days one should save money, women should be protected even if it takes the money saved. But for self preservation the money and the women should be sacrificed!!
हर रिश्ते के पीछे कोई न कोई स्वार्थ या उद्देश्य जरूर होता है। दोस्ती या दुश्मनी कभी बिना उद्देश्य के नहीं होती। जब उद्देश्य एक समान होते हैं, तो वह दोस्ती में बदल जाते हैं, और जब उद्देश्य अलग-अलग होते हैं, तो वे दुश्मनी का कारण बनते हैं। राजसी संबंध भी किसी न किसी उद्देश्य पर टिके होते हैं, लेकिन ऐसे रिश्ते मुख्य रूप से राज्य के कल्याण के लिए होते हैं।
Every relationship has one or the other motive behind it. Friendship or enemity are not purposeless.Oneness of motive is turned into friendship. While diversity of motive cause enemity. Royal relationships also depend uypon one or theother purpose. But such relatins ar mainly for the welfare of the state.
Every relationship has one or the other motive behind it. Friendship or enemity are not purposeless.Oneness of motive is turned into friendship. While diversity of motive cause enemity. Royal relationships also depend uypon one or theother purpose. But such relatins ar mainly for the welfare of the state.
दुष्ट व्यक्ति अच्छा व्यवहार करने पर भी हानि ही पहुँचाता है।
Evil person causes harm even if treated will.
Evil person causes harm even if treated will.
जैसे एक ही सुगंधित फूलों वाले पेड़ से पूरा जंगल महक उठता है, वैसे ही एक गुणी पुत्र के जन्म से पूरा परिवार प्रसिद्ध हो जाता है।
As a whole forest becomes fragrant by the existence of a single tree with sweet-smelling blossoms in it, so a family becomes famous by the birth of a virtuous son.
As a whole forest becomes fragrant by the existence of a single tree with sweet-smelling blossoms in it, so a family becomes famous by the birth of a virtuous son.
नीच प्रवृत्ति के लोग धोखेबाज, दुष्ट और चालाक होते हैं। उन पर कभी भरोसा नहीं करना चाहिए। नीच लोगों पर विश्वास करना नीति की भूल है और पूरी तरह व्यर्थ है, क्योंकि वे भरोसे के लायक नहीं होते। एक शासक को नीच लोगों पर भरोसा करके खुद पर मुसीबत नहीं बुलानी चाहिए।
Low minded people are fraudulent, wicked and chaeat. They shouldnot be trusted. To h ave faith in low minded ones is mistake in policy and useless because they are not trustworthy. An administrator should not invited calamity by trusting the low minded ones.
Low minded people are fraudulent, wicked and chaeat. They shouldnot be trusted. To h ave faith in low minded ones is mistake in policy and useless because they are not trustworthy. An administrator should not invited calamity by trusting the low minded ones.
किसी व्यक्ति की सहनशीलता को देखकर उसे परेशान नहीं करना चाहिए।
Considersing the forebearance of a person, Do not harass him.
Considersing the forebearance of a person, Do not harass him.
बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति को बगुले की तरह अपनी इंद्रियों को वश में रखना चाहिए और देश, काल तथा अपनी क्षमता को भली-भांति समझकर अपने कार्य को पूरा करना चाहिए।
The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.
The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.
जब तक आपका शरीर स्वस्थ और नियंत्रण में है तथा मृत्यु दूर है, तब तक अपनी आत्मा का उद्धार करने का प्रयास करें; मृत्यु आ जाने पर आप क्या कर पाएंगे?
As long as your body is healthy and under control and death is distant, try to save your soul; when death is immanent what can you do?
As long as your body is healthy and under control and death is distant, try to save your soul; when death is immanent what can you do?
मित्र, भले ही वह शत्रु का पुत्र हो, रक्षा करने योग्य होता है।
A friend, even if he be the enemy's son , should be protected.
A friend, even if he be the enemy's son , should be protected.
जो व्यक्ति भविष्य के लिए तैयार रहता है और किसी भी उत्पन्न स्थिति का चतुराई से सामना करता है, वह दोनों तरह से सुखी रहता है; लेकिन जो भाग्यवादी पूरी तरह किस्मत पर निर्भर रहता है, उसका नाश हो जाता है।
He who is prepared for the future and he who deals cleverly with any situation that may arise are both happy; but the fatalistic man who wholly depends on luck is ruined.
He who is prepared for the future and he who deals cleverly with any situation that may arise are both happy; but the fatalistic man who wholly depends on luck is ruined.
नीच प्रवृत्ति के लोगों पर कभी भी भरोसा नहीं करना चाहिए।
They (low-minded) ones should never be trusted.
They (low-minded) ones should never be trusted.
जनता का गुस्सा सभी प्रकार के क्रोध से बढ़कर होता है।
People's Fury is above all the furies.
People's Fury is above all the furies.
जो व्यक्ति हमारे मन में बसता है, वह दूर होने पर भी पास ही होता है; लेकिन जो हमारे दिल में नहीं है, वह पास होते हुए भी बहुत दूर है।
He who lives in our mind is near though he may actually be far away; but he who is not in our heart is far though he may really be nearby.
He who lives in our mind is near though he may actually be far away; but he who is not in our heart is far though he may really be nearby.
अपने व्यवहार में बहुत अधिक सीधे मत बनिए, क्योंकि जंगल में जाकर आप देखेंगे कि सीधे पेड़ों को काट लिया जाता है और टेढ़े-मेढ़े पेड़ वैसे ही खड़े रहते हैं।
Do not be very upright in your dealings for you would see by going to the forest that straight trees are cut down while crooked ones are left standing.
Do not be very upright in your dealings for you would see by going to the forest that straight trees are cut down while crooked ones are left standing.
यह पृथ्वी सत्य की शक्ति पर टिकी है; सत्य की शक्ति से ही सूर्य चमकता है और हवाएँ बहती हैं; वास्तव में सभी चीजें सत्य पर ही आधारित हैं।
The earth is supported by the power of truth; it is the power of truth that makes the sun shine and the winds blow; indeed all things rest upon truth.
The earth is supported by the power of truth; it is the power of truth that makes the sun shine and the winds blow; indeed all things rest upon truth.
हर कोई अपनी कमियों को छिपाने की कोशिश करता है ताकि उसकी हँसी न उड़ाई जाए, विशेषकर शत्रु के सामने। अपनी कमियों को उजागर नहीं करना चाहिए, क्योंकि शत्रु हम पर उसी0कमजोरी से प्रहार करके बर्बाद कर सकता है। इसलिए शत्रु के सामने हमेशा मजबूत बनकर रहना चाहिए।
Everynbody tries not to reveal his weaknesses, so that he may not be ridiculed. Specially before the enemy. One's weakpoits shold not be revealed. Becaues ohe canstrike on those to ruin us. So one shold remain strong before the enemy.
Everynbody tries not to reveal his weaknesses, so that he may not be ridiculed. Specially before the enemy. One's weakpoits shold not be revealed. Becaues ohe canstrike on those to ruin us. So one shold remain strong before the enemy.
पकड़े गए शत्रु पर भी कभी भरोसा नहीं करना चाहिए।
Even a captured enemy is not to be trusted.
Even a captured enemy is not to be trusted.
जिसे क्षमा किया जाना है, उसे परेशान नहीं करना चाहिए।
One who is to be pardoned should not be harassed.
One who is to be pardoned should not be harassed.
पंडित (ज्ञानी) वही है जो अवसर के अनुकूल बात करता है, अपनी क्षमता के अनुसार सेवा भाव रखता है, और अपने क्रोध की सीमा को जानता है।
He is a pandit (man of knowledge) who speaks what is suitable to the occasion, who renders loving service according to his ability, and who knows the limits of his anger.
He is a pandit (man of knowledge) who speaks what is suitable to the occasion, who renders loving service according to his ability, and who knows the limits of his anger.
शत्रु की कमजोरी पर ही प्रहार करना चाहिए।
An enemy should be struck at his weak point.
An enemy should be struck at his weak point.
शासक को चाहिए कि वह व्यक्तियों को उनकी योग्यता के अनुसार कार्यों में नियुक्त करे, क्योंकि साधन संपन्न और कुशल कर्मचारी असंभव कार्यों को भी संभव बना देते हैं।
The ruler should employ person in tasks according to their abilities because Knowers ( or the means ) and efficient employees make impossible tasks also possible.
The ruler should employ person in tasks according to their abilities because Knowers ( or the means ) and efficient employees make impossible tasks also possible.
किसी चीज़ का डर तभी तक रहता है जब तक वह आप पर आ न पड़े।
A thing may be dreaded as long as it has not overtaken you.
A thing may be dreaded as long as it has not overtaken you.
नदी के किनारे के पेड़, दूसरे के घर में रहने वाली स्त्री, और बिना सलाहकारों के राजा—ये निश्चित रूप से शीघ्र नष्ट हो जाते हैं।
Trees on a riverbank, a woman in another man's house, and kings without counselors go without doubt to swift destruction.
Trees on a riverbank, a woman in another man's house, and kings without counselors go without doubt to swift destruction.
जीत की इच्छा रखने वाले शासक को पकड़े गए शत्रु पर भरोसा नहीं करना चाहिए, भले ही वह मित्रता का हाथ बढ़ा रहा हो। क्योंकि पुरानी शत्रुता कितनी भी छुपाई जाए, अंततः सामने आ ही जाती है।
A ruler wishing to win shold not trust a cpterued enemy even if he may be extending had to be friend. Because deep rooted enemity, however, concealed, will ruerely come to light.
A ruler wishing to win shold not trust a cpterued enemy even if he may be extending had to be friend. Because deep rooted enemity, however, concealed, will ruerely come to light.
शरीर के किसी अंग का दोष मनुष्य को बर्बाद कर देता है।
Defect in one's limb ruins a man.
Defect in one's limb ruins a man.
अपमान सहकर जीवन जीने से अच्छा है कि मृत्यु को गले लगा लिया जाए। प्राण जाने का दुःख तो बस एक पल का होता है, लेकिन अपमान जीवन भर प्रतिदिन दुःख देता है।
It is better to die than to preserve this life by incurring disgrace. The loss of life causes but a moment's grief, but disgrace brings grief every day of one's life.
It is better to die than to preserve this life by incurring disgrace. The loss of life causes but a moment's grief, but disgrace brings grief every day of one's life.
शिक्षा सुंदरता और जवानी दोनों से श्रेष्ठ होती है।
Education beats the beauty and the youth.
Education beats the beauty and the youth.
अपच के लिए पानी औषधि है; खाया हुआ भोजन अच्छी तरह पच जाने पर पानी स्फूर्तिदायक होता है; भोजन के बीच में पिया गया पानी अमृत के समान है; और भोजन के अंत में पिया गया पानी विष के समान है।
Water is the medicine for indigestion; it is invigorating when the food that is eaten is well digested; it is like nectar when drunk in the middle of a dinner; and it is like poison when taken at the end of a meal.
Water is the medicine for indigestion; it is invigorating when the food that is eaten is well digested; it is like nectar when drunk in the middle of a dinner; and it is like poison when taken at the end of a meal.
शत्रु के लिए प्रतिद्वंद्वी के कमजोर पक्ष पर हमला करना स्वाभाविक है।
It is narual for enemy to attack on the weaker side of the adversary.
It is narual for enemy to attack on the weaker side of the adversary.
जिसके पास धन है, उसी के पास मित्र हैं।
He who has wealth has friends.
He who has wealth has friends.
जो शासक बहुत कठोर दंड देता है, वह जनता की नजरों में घृणा का पात्र बन जाता है; जबकि जो बहुत हल्का दंड देता है, वह उपहास का पात्र बनता है। लेकिन जो व्यक्ति योग्यता के अनुसार उचित दंड देता है, वह सम्माननीय बनता है।
Whoever imposes severe punishment becomes repulsive to the people; while he who awards mild punishment becomes contemptible. But whoever imposes punishment as deserved becomes respectable.
Whoever imposes severe punishment becomes repulsive to the people; while he who awards mild punishment becomes contemptible. But whoever imposes punishment as deserved becomes respectable.
पीतल राख से चमकता है, तांबा इमली से साफ होता है, स्त्री अपने मासिक धर्म से शुद्ध होती है, और नदी अपने प्रवाह से।
Brass is polished by ashes; copper is cleaned by tamarind; a woman, by her menses; and a river by its flow.
Brass is polished by ashes; copper is cleaned by tamarind; a woman, by her menses; and a river by its flow.
जो व्यक्ति ढलती उम्र में भी मूर्ख बना रहता है, वह वास्तव में मूर्ख है; ठीक उसी तरह जैसे इंद्रवारुणी (तुंबा) का फल पकने के बाद भी मीठा नहीं होता।
The man who remains a fool even in advanced age is really a fool, just as the Indra-Varuna fruit does not become sweet no matter how ripe it might become.
The man who remains a fool even in advanced age is really a fool, just as the Indra-Varuna fruit does not become sweet no matter how ripe it might become.
कितनी भी सलाह दी जाए, उसका स्वभाव नहीं बदलता। वह अच्छी सलाह नहीं सुनता, बल्कि उलटे गुस्सा होता है।
No amount of advice change his attitude. He does not listed to good advice. Rather he gets angry.
No amount of advice change his attitude. He does not listed to good advice. Rather he gets angry.
मनुष्य या शासक को हमेशा किसी भी कार्य के परिणाम अच्छी तरह सोचने-समझने के बाद ही हाथ में लेना चाहिए। अन्यथा भाग्य भी उसके धन की रक्षा नहीं कर सकता।
A man or a ruler should always take up a task after thoroughly considering its consequences. Otherwise fate also cannot protect his wealth.
A man or a ruler should always take up a task after thoroughly considering its consequences. Otherwise fate also cannot protect his wealth.
मूर्खता वास्तव में कष्टदायक है, और जवानी भी कम कष्टकारी नहीं है, किंतु इन दोनों से कहीं अधिक कष्टदायक दूसरे के घर में परवश होकर रहना है।
Foolishness is indeed painful, and verily so is youth, but more painful by far than either is being obliged in another person's house.
Foolishness is indeed painful, and verily so is youth, but more painful by far than either is being obliged in another person's house.
जो शासक कठोर दंड देता है, वह जनता की नजरों में घृणा का पात्र बन जाता है; जबकि जो बहुत हल्का दंड देता है, वह उपहास का पात्र बनता है। लेकिन जो व्यक्ति योग्यता के अनुसार उचित दंड देता है, वह सम्माननीय बनता है। क्योंकि विचार-पूर्वक दिया गया दंड लोगों को धर्म, अर्थ और काम के कार्यों में प्रवृत्त करता है; जबकि लोभ, क्रोध या अज्ञानतावश गलत तरीके से दिया गया दंड, गृहस्थों की तो बात ही क्या, वनों में रहने वाले ऋषियों और मुनियों तक में भी रोष पैदा कर देता है।
Whoever imposes severe punishment becomes repulsive to the people; while he who awards mild punishment becomes contemptible. But whoever imposes punishment as deserved becomes respectable. For punishment when awarded with due consideration, makes the people devoted to righteousness and to works productive of wealth and enjoyment; while punishment, when ill-awarded under the influence of greed and anger or owing to ignorance, excites fury even among hermits and ascetics dwelling in forests, not to speak of householders.
Whoever imposes severe punishment becomes repulsive to the people; while he who awards mild punishment becomes contemptible. But whoever imposes punishment as deserved becomes respectable. For punishment when awarded with due consideration, makes the people devoted to righteousness and to works productive of wealth and enjoyment; while punishment, when ill-awarded under the influence of greed and anger or owing to ignorance, excites fury even among hermits and ascetics dwelling in forests, not to speak of householders.
संचित धन खर्च करने से सुरक्षित रहता है, ठीक वैसे ही जैसे रुका हुआ गंदा पानी निकालकर नया ताजा पानी इकट्ठा करने से जल सुरक्षित रहता है।
Accumulated wealth is saved by spending just as incoming fresh water is saved by letting out stagnant water.
Accumulated wealth is saved by spending just as incoming fresh water is saved by letting out stagnant water.
दुष्टों की संगति छोड़िए और सज्जनों की संगति अपनाइए। दिन-रात अच्छे कर्म अर्जित कीजिए, और जो नश्वर है उसे भुलाकर हमेशा शाश्वत का ध्यान कीजिए।
Eschew wicked company and associate with saintly persons. Acquire virtue day and night, and always meditate on that which is eternal forgetting that which is temporary.
Eschew wicked company and associate with saintly persons. Acquire virtue day and night, and always meditate on that which is eternal forgetting that which is temporary.
मदमस्त हाथी के मस्तक से टपकने वाले रस के लोभी भौंरे यदि उसके कान फड़फड़ाने से उड़ भी जाएं, तो भी हाथी के सिर का केवल मुकुट रूपी श्रृंगार ही कम होता है। भौंरे तो कमलों से भरे तालाब में बहुत प्रसन्न रहते हैं।
If the bees which seek the liquid oozing from the head of a lust-intoxicated elephant are driven away by the flapping of his ears, then the elephant has lost only the ornament of his head. The bees are quite happy in the lotus filled lake.
If the bees which seek the liquid oozing from the head of a lust-intoxicated elephant are driven away by the flapping of his ears, then the elephant has lost only the ornament of his head. The bees are quite happy in the lotus filled lake.
यदि अपने पक्ष के लोगों का आचरण अच्छा हो, तो इससे अपनी शक्ति बढ़ती है। इसके विपरीत, दुराचरण व्यक्ति को शक्तिहीन बना देता है। शत्रु इसका लाभ उठाता है। एक कुशल राजनेता कभी भी शत्रु को जीतने का अवसर नहीं देता।
If people of one''s own side have good conduct, it adds power to oneself. The misconduct on the contrary render one powerless. The enemy taks advantage of it. A skilled statesman never allows enemy to win over.
If people of one''s own side have good conduct, it adds power to oneself. The misconduct on the contrary render one powerless. The enemy taks advantage of it. A skilled statesman never allows enemy to win over.
संतानहीन व्यक्ति का घर सूना होता है, जिसका कोई रिश्तेदार न हो उसके लिए सभी दिशाएं सूनी होती हैं, मूर्ख का हृदय भी सूना होता है, लेकिन गरीब व्यक्ति के लिए तो सब कुछ सूना होता है।
The house of a childless person is a void, all directions are void to one who has no relatives, the heart of a fool is also void, but to a poverty stricken man all is void.
The house of a childless person is a void, all directions are void to one who has no relatives, the heart of a fool is also void, but to a poverty stricken man all is void.
दीर्घायु वाले मूर्ख पुत्र से मृत पैदा हुआ पुत्र कहीं बेहतर होता है। पहला तो बस एक पल के लिए दुःख देता है, जबकि दूसरा जलती हुई आग की तरह माता-पिता को जीवन भर दुःख की आग में जलाता रहता है।
A still-born son os superior to a foolish son endowed with a long life. The first causes grief for but a moment while the latter like a blazing fire consumes his parents in grief for life.
A still-born son os superior to a foolish son endowed with a long life. The first causes grief for but a moment while the latter like a blazing fire consumes his parents in grief for life.
जो व्यक्ति दिव्य पद को प्राप्त करना चाहता है, उसे वाणी की पवित्रता, मन की पवित्रता, इंद्रियों पर नियंत्रण और करुणा से भरे हृदय की आवश्यकता होती है।
Purity of speech, of the mind, of the senses, and of a compassionate heart are needed by one who desires to rise to the divine platform.
Purity of speech, of the mind, of the senses, and of a compassionate heart are needed by one who desires to rise to the divine platform.
सांप के फन में, मक्खी के मुंह में और बिच्छू के डंक में जहर होता है; लेकिन दुष्ट मनुष्य तो सिर से पांव तक जहर से भरा होता है।
There is poison in the fang of the serpent, in the mouth of the fly and in the sting of a scorpion; but the wicked man is saturated with it.
There is poison in the fang of the serpent, in the mouth of the fly and in the sting of a scorpion; but the wicked man is saturated with it.
जो व्यक्ति अपने हृदय में सभी जीवों के प्रति कल्याण की भावना रखता है, वह सभी कठिनाइयों को पार कर लेता है और पग-पग पर हर प्रकार के ऐश्वर्य को प्राप्त करता है।
He who nurtures benevolence for all creatures within his heart overcomes all difficulties and will be the recipient of all types of riches at every step.
He who nurtures benevolence for all creatures within his heart overcomes all difficulties and will be the recipient of all types of riches at every step.
निरंतर यात्रा करते रहने से मनुष्य बूढ़ा हो जाता है; लगातार बंधे रहने से घोड़ा बूढ़ा हो जाता है; पति के साथ शारीरिक संबंध न मिलने से स्त्री बूढ़ी हो जाती है; और धूप में पड़े रहने से कपड़े पुराने हो जाते हैं।
Constant travel brings old age upon a man; a horse becomes old by being constantly tied up; lack of sexual contact with her husband brings old age upon a woman; and garments become old through being left in the sun.
Constant travel brings old age upon a man; a horse becomes old by being constantly tied up; lack of sexual contact with her husband brings old age upon a woman; and garments become old through being left in the sun.
प्रलय के समय महासागर भी अपनी मर्यादा लांघकर बदल जाते हैं, किंतु एक संत पुरुष का स्वभाव कभी नहीं बदलता।
At the time of the pralaya (universal destruction) the oceans are to exceed their limits and seek to change, but a saintly man never changes.
At the time of the pralaya (universal destruction) the oceans are to exceed their limits and seek to change, but a saintly man never changes.
आग, भले ही सिर पर रखी जाए, जलाती ही है।
Fire, even if put on head, burns only.
Fire, even if put on head, burns only.
सच्ची पत्नी वही है जो पवित्र, कुशल, पतिव्रता, पति को प्रिय लगने वाली और सत्य बोलने वाली हो।
She is a true wife who is clean (suci), expert, chaste, pleasing to the husband, and truthful.
She is a true wife who is clean (suci), expert, chaste, pleasing to the husband, and truthful.
हर किसी में कोई न कोई कमजोरी अवश्य होती है। इन कमियों को छिपाने की एक आम प्रवृत्ति भी होती है ताकि लोग इनका फायदा उठाकर नुकसान न पहुँचाए, पर लोग मज़ाक जरूर उड़ाते हैं। शत्रु की कमजोरी का पता चलने तक उसके साथ दिखावटी मित्रता बनाए रखनी चाहिए। उसे अपनी स्थिति पर प्रफुल्लित रहने दें।
Everybody has same or the other weakness. This eis also a a general tendency to conceal theee weaknesses. For people may not harm for these, but they will surely ridicule or make fun of. Friendship, of course feigned should be retained with enemy till his weakness is known. Let him remain elated.
Everybody has same or the other weakness. This eis also a a general tendency to conceal theee weaknesses. For people may not harm for these, but they will surely ridicule or make fun of. Friendship, of course feigned should be retained with enemy till his weakness is known. Let him remain elated.
दुष्ट लोग आग के समान होते हैं। भले ही उन्हें सिर पर बैठाया जाए, वे जलाते ही हैं। वे अपने शुभचिंतकों और परोपकारियों को भी नहीं बख्शते।
Wicked ones are like fire. Even if pu on hea, they burn only. They do not leave unhurt even their well - wishers and benefactors.
Wicked ones are like fire. Even if pu on hea, they burn only. They do not leave unhurt even their well - wishers and benefactors.
जो व्यक्ति अपने समाज को छोड़कर दूसरे से जा मिलता है, वह उसी तरह नष्ट हो जाता है जैसे अधार्मिक मार्ग अपनाने वाला राजा।
He who forsakes his own community and joins another perishes as the king who embraces an unrighteous path.
He who forsakes his own community and joins another perishes as the king who embraces an unrighteous path.
भगवान का भक्त होने पर संतान, मित्र और रिश्तेदार दूर भाग जाते हैं; फिर भी जो लोग उसका अनुसरण करते हैं, वे अपनी भक्ति से अपने कुल का कल्याण करते हैं।
Offspring, friends and relatives flee from a devotee of the Lord: yet those who follow him bring merit to their families through their devotion.
Offspring, friends and relatives flee from a devotee of the Lord: yet those who follow him bring merit to their families through their devotion.
हर प्रकार की संपत्ति हर संभव उपाय से संचित करनी चाहिए।
All types of riches should be amassed by all means.
All types of riches should be amassed by all means.
वेश्याएँ कभी गरीबों के साथ नहीं रहतीं, समझदार लोग कभी किसी कमज़ोर का साथ नहीं देते, और पक्षी कभी उस पेड़ पर घोंसला नहीं बनाते जिस पर फल न लगें।
Whores don’t live in company of poor men, citizens never support a weak company and birds don’t build nests on a tree that doesn’t bear fruits.
Whores don’t live in company of poor men, citizens never support a weak company and birds don’t build nests on a tree that doesn’t bear fruits.
मेरे प्यारे बच्चे, यदि तुम जन्म-ममृत्यु के चक्र से मुक्त होना चाहते हो, तो विषयों के भोग को विष की तरह त्याग दो। इसके स्थान पर सहनशीलता, सदाचार, दया, पवित्रता और सत्य का अमृतपान करो।
My dear child, if you desire to be free from the cycle of birth and death, then abandon the objects of sense gratification as poison. Drink instead the nectar of forbearance, upright conduct, mercy, cleanliness and truth.
My dear child, if you desire to be free from the cycle of birth and death, then abandon the objects of sense gratification as poison. Drink instead the nectar of forbearance, upright conduct, mercy, cleanliness and truth.
अपनी इच्छा के अनुसार सुख किसे मिलता है? सब कुछ ईश्वर के हाथ में है। इसलिए मनुष्य को संतोष रखना सीखना चाहिए।
Who realises all the happiness he desires? Everything is in the hands of God. Therefore one should learn contentment.
Who realises all the happiness he desires? Everything is in the hands of God. Therefore one should learn contentment.
जैसे टैंक में जमा हुआ पानी छानने से शुद्ध हो जाता है, उसी प्रकार संचित धन दान करने से सुरक्षित रहता है।
As water collected in a tank gets pure by filtration, so accumulated wealth is preserved by being employed in charity.
As water collected in a tank gets pure by filtration, so accumulated wealth is preserved by being employed in charity.
कोयल लंबे समय तक (कई ऋतुओं तक) चुप रहती है, जब तक कि वह वसंत ऋतु में इतनी मधुर आवाज़ में न गाने लगे कि सबका मन मोह ले।
The cuckoos remain silent for a long time (for several seasons) until they are able to sing sweetly (in the Spring) so as to give joy to all.
The cuckoos remain silent for a long time (for several seasons) until they are able to sing sweetly (in the Spring) so as to give joy to all.
अपनों की गलतियाँ हमारे लिए बदनामी का कारण बनती हैं। उनका अपमान हमारा ही अपमान होता है। इसीलिए अपनों की बदनामी बहुत चुभती है। यह आवश्यक है कि शासक या प्रशासक ऐसा काम करे कि ऐसी अपमानजनक घटनाएँ न हों।
The demerits of our own people bringh infamiy. Their disgrace is our own disgrace. That is why infamy os such people relly hurts . It is desifrable that the ruler or the administrator may work in a way that such disgraceful conduct may not occur.
The demerits of our own people bringh infamiy. Their disgrace is our own disgrace. That is why infamy os such people relly hurts . It is desifrable that the ruler or the administrator may work in a way that such disgraceful conduct may not occur.
जो इन बीस गुणों का अभ्यास करता है, वह अपने हर काम में अजय हो जाता है।
He who shall practice these twenty virtues shall become invincible in all his undertakings.
He who shall practice these twenty virtues shall become invincible in all his undertakings.
मूर्ख व्यक्ति की संगति कभी मत करो क्योंकि वह दो पैरों वाला जानवर है। वह अदृश्य कांटे की तरह अपनी तीखी बातों से हृदय को भेद देता है।
Do not keep company with a fool for as we can see he is a two-legged beast. Like an unseen thorn he pierces the heart with his sharp words.
Do not keep company with a fool for as we can see he is a two-legged beast. Like an unseen thorn he pierces the heart with his sharp words.
मूर्ख शिष्य को शिक्षा देने, दुष्ट पत्नी का पालन-पोषण करने और दुखी जनों से अत्यधिक निकटता रखने से विद्वान व्यक्ति भी दुखी होता है।
Even a pandit comes to grief by giving instruction to a foolish disciple, by maintaining a wicked wife, and by excessive familiarity with the miserable.
Even a pandit comes to grief by giving instruction to a foolish disciple, by maintaining a wicked wife, and by excessive familiarity with the miserable.
विद्या कामधेनु गाय के समान है। यह हर मौसम में फल देती है। एक माँ की तरह यात्रा में आपका पोषण करती है। इसलिए विद्या एक गुप्त खजाना है।
Learning is like a cow of desire. It, like her, yields in all seasons. Like a mother, it feeds you on your journey. Therefore learning is a hidden treasure.
Learning is like a cow of desire. It, like her, yields in all seasons. Like a mother, it feeds you on your journey. Therefore learning is a hidden treasure.
यह मत कहो कि अमीर व्यक्ति को आपदा का क्या डर होगा।
Do not say, What what fear has a rich man of calamity.
Do not say, What what fear has a rich man of calamity.
हे ज्ञानी! अपना धन केवल योग्य व्यक्ति को ही दो, दूसरों को कभी नहीं। बादलों द्वारा लिया गया समुद्र का जल हमेशा मीठा होता है।
O wise man! Give your wealth only to the worthy and never to others. The water of the sea received by the clouds is always sweet.
O wise man! Give your wealth only to the worthy and never to others. The water of the sea received by the clouds is always sweet.
अकेले व्यक्ति द्वारा किया गया कोई भी निर्णय सफल नहीं होता; राजा को जो भी कार्य करना होता है, उसका निष्कर्ष दृश्य और अदृश्य दोनों कारणों पर विचार करके निकाला जाना चाहिए। जिस बात पर भी दो राय हों, उसे लेकर संदेह दूर करना और केवल एक हिस्सा दिखने पर पूरे निष्कर्ष पर पहुँचना, यह केवल मंत्रियों द्वारा ही संभव है। इसलिए राजा को हमेशा प्रबुद्ध और बुद्धिमान लोगों के साथ बैठकर विचार-विमर्श करना चाहिए।
No deliberation made by a single person will be successful; the nature of the work which a sovereign has to do is to be inferred from the consideration of both the visible and invisible causes. The clearance of doubts as to whatever is susceptible of two opinions, and the inference of the whole when only a part is seen is possible of decision only by ministers. Hence the king shall sit at deliberation with persons of wide intellect.
No deliberation made by a single person will be successful; the nature of the work which a sovereign has to do is to be inferred from the consideration of both the visible and invisible causes. The clearance of doubts as to whatever is susceptible of two opinions, and the inference of the whole when only a part is seen is possible of decision only by ministers. Hence the king shall sit at deliberation with persons of wide intellect.
वर्षा का जल पृथ्वी के सभी जीवों—चाहे वे चलने-फिरने वाले हों (कीड़े, जानवर, मनुष्य आदि) या स्थिर हों (पेड़-पौधे आदि)—को जीवनदान देता है, और फिर लाखों गुना बढ़कर वापस समुद्र में लौट जाता है।
The rain water enlivens all living beings of the earth both movable (insects, animals, humans, etc.) and immovable (plants, trees, etc.), and then returns to the ocean it value multiplied a million fold.
The rain water enlivens all living beings of the earth both movable (insects, animals, humans, etc.) and immovable (plants, trees, etc.), and then returns to the ocean it value multiplied a million fold.
किसी मूर्ख या नासमझ व्यक्ति द्वारा किए गए काम को बहुत ऊँचा दर्जा नहीं दिया जाना चाहिए।
Task performed by an unintelligent person should not be rated high.
Task performed by an unintelligent person should not be rated high.
बहुत सी बुरी आदतें ज़रूरत से ज्यादा लाड़-प्यार से पैदा होती हैं, और अच्छी आदतें अनुशासन से; इसलिए अपने बेटे और अपने छात्र दोनों को सजा दें, पर कभी भी उनका अत्यधिक लाड़ न करें।
Many a bad habit is developed through overindulgence, and many a good one by chastisement; therefore, beat your son as well as your pupil; never indulge them.
Many a bad habit is developed through overindulgence, and many a good one by chastisement; therefore, beat your son as well as your pupil; never indulge them.
चाणक्य यहाँ मंत्रणा कक्ष में अविश्वसनीय या अयोग्य लोगों के प्रवेश निषेध की बात कर रहे हैं। देशद्रोही लोग इसके बुरे परिणामों को जाने बिना मूर्खतापूर्वक गुप्त बातें उजागर कर देते हैं। गुप्त बातें लीक होने से देश का कल्याण खतरे में पड़ जाता है।
Chankaya is referring there to the probibition of entry of the untrustworthy in the counsel-room. Disloyal persons foolishly speak out the secrets of the counsel not knowing the harmful effects of the same. Disclosing the secrets of the counsel mars the welfare of the country.
Chankaya is referring there to the probibition of entry of the untrustworthy in the counsel-room. Disloyal persons foolishly speak out the secrets of the counsel not knowing the harmful effects of the same. Disclosing the secrets of the counsel mars the welfare of the country.
नैतिक उत्कृष्टता शारीरिक सुंदरता का आभूषण है, सदाचार उच्च कुल का, सफलता विद्या का, और उचित खर्च धन का आभूषण है।
Moral excellence is an ornament for personal beauty; righteous conduct, for high birth; success for learning; and proper spending for wealth.
Moral excellence is an ornament for personal beauty; righteous conduct, for high birth; success for learning; and proper spending for wealth.
किसी व्यक्ति या राष्ट्र के प्रति प्रेम या स्नेह केवल शब्दों से नहीं, बल्कि अच्छे कर्मों से झलकता है। राष्ट्र के प्रति समर्पण शासक और शासित दोनों के कल्याणकारी कार्यों से व्यक्त होता है। शासक को स्वयं देश के कल्याण में जुटे रहना चाहिए और जनता के हित में भागीदारी देखकर ही अधिकारियों का चयन करना चाहिए। सत्ता के भूखे स्वार्थी लोगों को दूर रखना चाहिए।
Love or affection towards an individual or nation, is indicated by good action snot merely be words. The adoration towards nation is expressed by works of welfare equally done by the ruler and theruled. The ruler himself must be engatged, in welfare of th country and also should select officials examining their involvement with the public god. Self-centered people greedy of the power should be kept away
Love or affection towards an individual or nation, is indicated by good action snot merely be words. The adoration towards nation is expressed by works of welfare equally done by the ruler and theruled. The ruler himself must be engatged, in welfare of th country and also should select officials examining their involvement with the public god. Self-centered people greedy of the power should be kept away
हंस वहीं रहते हैं जहाँ पानी होता है, और पानी सूखने पर वह जगह छोड़ देते हैं; मनुष्य को ऐसा व्यवहार नहीं करना चाहिए कि जब चाहे आए और जब चाहे चला जाए।
Swans live wherever there is water, and leave the place where water dries up; let not a man act so - and comes and goes as he pleases.
Swans live wherever there is water, and leave the place where water dries up; let not a man act so - and comes and goes as he pleases.
सुनने से धर्म समझ आता है, द्वेष समाप्त होता है, ज्ञान की प्राप्ति होती है, और सांसारिक बंधनों से मुक्ति मिलती है।
By means of hearing one understands dharma, malignity vanishes, knowledge is acquired, and liberation from material bondage is gained.
By means of hearing one understands dharma, malignity vanishes, knowledge is acquired, and liberation from material bondage is gained.
गरीब हो जाने पर अपने रिश्तेदारों के बीच रहने से कहीं बेहतर है कि बाघों और हाथियों की बस्ती वाले जंगल में किसी पेड़ के नीचे रहा जाए, पके फलों और झरने के पानी से गुजारा किया जाए, घास पर सोया जाए और पेड़ों के छाल के फटे-पुराने कपड़े पहने जाए।
It is better to live under a tree in a jungle inhabited by tigers and elephants, to maintain oneself in such a place with ripe fruits and spring water, to lie down on grass and to wear the ragged barks of trees than to live amongst one's relations when reduced to poverty.
It is better to live under a tree in a jungle inhabited by tigers and elephants, to maintain oneself in such a place with ripe fruits and spring water, to lie down on grass and to wear the ragged barks of trees than to live amongst one's relations when reduced to poverty.
कभी-कभी संयोगवश कोई नासमझ व्यक्ति भी कोई काम पूरा कर सकता है, पर इसका मतलब यह नहीं कि वह तौर-तरीकों या हुनर को जानता है या अनुभवी है। एक शासक को ऐसे लोगों को दूसरे काम सौंपते समय बहुत सावधानी बरतनी चाहिए।
Sometimes coincidentally an unintelligent person can accomplish a task but that does not mean that he is a knower of means and device or is experienced. A ruler should be careful enough to designate other tasks to such persons.
Sometimes coincidentally an unintelligent person can accomplish a task but that does not mean that he is a knower of means and device or is experienced. A ruler should be careful enough to designate other tasks to such persons.
एक समझदार व्यक्ति को अपनी बनाई हुई दवा का नुस्खा, अपने द्वारा किया गया दान, घर के झगड़े, अपनी पत्नी के साथ निजी बातें, परोसा गया खराब खाना, या सुनी हुई कोई अभद्र बात, कभी किसी को नहीं बतानी चाहिए।
A wise man should not divulge the formula of a medicine which he has well prepared; an act of charity which he has performed; domestic conflicts; private affairs with his wife; poorly prepared food he may have been offered; or slang he may have heard.
A wise man should not divulge the formula of a medicine which he has well prepared; an act of charity which he has performed; domestic conflicts; private affairs with his wife; poorly prepared food he may have been offered; or slang he may have heard.
हमें अपने दान, तपस्या, वीरता, शास्त्रों के ज्ञान, शालीनता और नैतिकता पर कभी घमंड नहीं करना चाहिए, क्योंकि यह दुनिया दुर्लभ रत्नों से भरी हुई है।
We should not feel pride in our charity, austerity, valour, scriptural knowledge, modestyandmorality for the world is full of the rarest gems.
We should not feel pride in our charity, austerity, valour, scriptural knowledge, modestyandmorality for the world is full of the rarest gems.
दो ब्राह्मणों के बीच से, ब्राह्मण और उसकी यज्ञ की अग्नि के बीच से, पति और पत्नी के बीच से, मालिक और नौकर के बीच से, तथा हल और बैल के बीच से कभी नहीं निकलना चाहिए।
Do not pass between two brahmanas, between a brahmana and his sacrificial fire, between a wife and her husband, a master and his servant, and a plough and an ox.
Do not pass between two brahmanas, between a brahmana and his sacrificial fire, between a wife and her husband, a master and his servant, and a plough and an ox.
जब कोई व्यक्ति जीवन के दुखों से घिर जाता है, तो तीन चीजें उसे राहत देती हैं: संतान, पत्नी, और भगवान के भक्तों का साथ।
When one is consumed by the sorrows of life, three things give him relief: offspring, a wife, and the company of the Lord's devotees.
When one is consumed by the sorrows of life, three things give him relief: offspring, a wife, and the company of the Lord's devotees.
राजा को गुप्त मामलों पर अकेले ही विचार करना चाहिए; क्योंकि मंत्रियों के भी अपने मंत्री होते हैं, और उनके भी अपने; इस तरह मंत्रियों की लंबी श्रृंखला से गुप्त बातें लीक हो जाती हैं।
The king shall singly deliberate over secret matters; for ministers have their own ministers, and these latter some of their own; this kind of successive line of ministers tends to the disclosure of counsels.
The king shall singly deliberate over secret matters; for ministers have their own ministers, and these latter some of their own; this kind of successive line of ministers tends to the disclosure of counsels.
जो व्यक्ति दूसरों द्वारा सराहा जाता है, वह वास्तव में भले ही किसी गुण के बिना हो, फिर भी योग्य माना जाता है। लेकिन जो अपनी ही तारीफ खुद करता है, वह सभी गुणों के स्वामी इंद्र होने पर भी अपमानित हो जाता है।
The man who is praised by others is regarded as worthy though he may be really void of all merit. But the man who sings his own praises becomes disgraced though he should be Indra, the possessor of all excellencies.
The man who is praised by others is regarded as worthy though he may be really void of all merit. But the man who sings his own praises becomes disgraced though he should be Indra, the possessor of all excellencies.
राज्य की सुरक्षा और जनता के कल्याण के लिए, एक शासक को हर प्रकार का धन एकत्र करना चाहिए। साम, दाम, दंड, भेद की नीतियों का उपयोग करके उसे राज्य की आय बढ़ानी चाहिए, मजबूत प्रशासन राजकोष के लिए विभिन्न प्रकार के कर जुटाने में मदद करता है।
For the protection of state and welfare of the people, a ruler shold collect all types of wealth. By suing devices of sama, dama , danda, bheda , he shold increase income of the state, strong administration helps in collecting different type of taxes fro exchequer.
For the protection of state and welfare of the people, a ruler shold collect all types of wealth. By suing devices of sama, dama , danda, bheda , he shold increase income of the state, strong administration helps in collecting different type of taxes fro exchequer.
राजा की ताकत उसकी शक्तिशाली भुजाओं में है; ब्राह्मण की ताकत उसके आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान में; और एक स्त्री की ताकत उसकी सुंदरता, जवानी और मीठी वाणी में है।
The power of a king lies in his mighty arms; that of a brahmana in his spiritual knowledge; and that of a woman in her beauty youth and sweet words.
The power of a king lies in his mighty arms; that of a brahmana in his spiritual knowledge; and that of a woman in her beauty youth and sweet words.
आध्यात्मिक शांति के अमृत से संतुष्ट रहने वाले लोग जो सुख और शांति पाते हैं, वह इधर-उधर भटकने वाले लालची लोगों को कभी नहीं मिलती।
The happiness and peace attained by those satisfied by the nectar of spiritual tranquillity is not attained by greedy persons restlessly moving here and there.
The happiness and peace attained by those satisfied by the nectar of spiritual tranquillity is not attained by greedy persons restlessly moving here and there.
लक्ष्मी चंचल है, और साँसें भी। जीवन की कोई गारंटी नहीं है, और रहने का ठिकाना भी अनिश्चित है; लेकिन इस अस्थिर दुनिया में केवल धर्म ही ऐसा है जो अटल रहता है।
The Goddess of wealth is unsteady, and so is the life breath. The duration of life is uncertain, and the place of habitation is uncertain; but in all this inconsistent world religious merit alone is immovable.
The Goddess of wealth is unsteady, and so is the life breath. The duration of life is uncertain, and the place of habitation is uncertain; but in all this inconsistent world religious merit alone is immovable.
यह सूत्र रिश्तों के उद्देश्य का एक उदाहरण देता है। दुश्मन का वह बेटा जो अपने ही पिता को जड़ से उखाड़ना चाहता है, उसे भी मित्र की तरह मानना चाहिए और उसकी रक्षा करनी चाहिए। इसे अवसरवादिता कहा जा सकता है, लेकिन यह राजनीति और कूटनीति का एक आवश्यक हिस्सा है और होना भी चाहिए। इसके अलावा, यदि कोई पिता अपने बेटे से दोस्ती रखने लायक नेक इंसान नहीं है, तो भी बेटा एक पुण्यात्मा हो सकता है। इसलिए उसकी रक्षा करना ही बेहतर है।
This sutura gives example about the purpose of relationship. A son of enemy who wants to uproot his own father, should be treated as friend and shold be protected. This may be called opportunism but is and should be necessary part of polity and statesmanship. Moreover, if a father is not aan upright man to have friendship with his sone can be a meritorious peson. So it is better to protecdt him.
This sutura gives example about the purpose of relationship. A son of enemy who wants to uproot his own father, should be treated as friend and shold be protected. This may be called opportunism but is and should be necessary part of polity and statesmanship. Moreover, if a father is not aan upright man to have friendship with his sone can be a meritorious peson. So it is better to protecdt him.
जब उचित विचार-विमर्श के बाद दंड दिया जाता है, तो लोग धर्म के प्रति समर्पित होते हैं और ऐसे कार्यों में जुटते हैं जो धन और सुख लाते हैं।
Punishment when awarded with due consideration, makes the people devoted to righteousness and to works productive of wealth and enjoyment.
Punishment when awarded with due consideration, makes the people devoted to righteousness and to works productive of wealth and enjoyment.
जो माता-पिता अपने बेटों को शिक्षित नहीं करते, वे उनके दुश्मन हैं; क्योंकि जैसे हंसों के झुंड में बगुला होता है, वैसे ही सभा के बीच अनपढ़ बेटे अजीब लगते हैं।
Those parents who do not educate their sons are their enemies; for as is a crane among swans, so are ignorant so are ignorant sons in a public assembly.
Those parents who do not educate their sons are their enemies; for as is a crane among swans, so are ignorant so are ignorant sons in a public assembly.
जो व्यक्ति या शासक सोच-समझकर अपने (जनहित के) काम करता है, उसकी समृद्धि लंबे समय तक टिकी रहती है।
A person or a ruler who executes his plans (of public welfare) after due consideration, the prosperity stands with him for a longer period.
A person or a ruler who executes his plans (of public welfare) after due consideration, the prosperity stands with him for a longer period.
यदि राजा ऊर्जावान है, तो उसकी प्रजा भी वैसी ही ऊर्जावान होगी। यदि वह लापरवाह है, तो वे न केवल खुद लापरवाह होंगे, बल्कि उसके काम को भी दीमक की तरह चाट जाएंगे।
If a king is energetic, his subjects will be equally energetic. If he is reckless, they will not only be reckless likewise, but also eat into his works.
If a king is energetic, his subjects will be equally energetic. If he is reckless, they will not only be reckless likewise, but also eat into his works.
विद्या कामधेनु गाय के समान है। वह उसकी तरह हर मौसम में फल देती है।
Learning is like a cow of desire. It, like her, yields in all seasons.
Learning is like a cow of desire. It, like her, yields in all seasons.
चन्द्रमा अकेला होने पर भी अंधकार को मिटा देता है, जिसे तारे, संख्या में बहुत होने पर भी, नहीं मिटा पाते।
For the moon though one, dispels the darkness, which the stars, though numerous, do not.
For the moon though one, dispels the darkness, which the stars, though numerous, do not.
भाग्य के अनुकूल न होने पर (या ईश्वर की कृपा के बिना), आसान काम भी मुश्किल हो जाता है।
Fate being unfavorable( or without god's grace, even an easy task becomes difficult to accomplish)
Fate being unfavorable( or without god's grace, even an easy task becomes difficult to accomplish)
स्वराज में अधिकारी और मंत्री सभी शामिल हैं। यदि इन लोगों के आचरण में कोई खराबी है, तो वह राज्य को नुकसान पहुँचाएगी। एक प्रशासक को इससे सख्ती से निपटना चाहिए।
Svanaja includes in itself the whole subject, officials and ministers. If there is something wrong in the conduct of these people, it would be damaging the state. An administrator should strictly deal with it.
Svanaja includes in itself the whole subject, officials and ministers. If there is something wrong in the conduct of these people, it would be damaging the state. An administrator should strictly deal with it.
जब तक दुश्मन की कमजोरी का पता न चल जाए, तब तक उसके साथ दोस्ताना संबंध बनाए रखने चाहिए।
Till the enemy's weakness is known , he should be kept on friendly terms.
Till the enemy's weakness is known , he should be kept on friendly terms.
इंसान को बहुत ज्यादा सीधा नहीं होना चाहिए। सीधे पेड़ सबसे पहले काटे जाते हैं और ईमानदार लोग सबसे पहले पीसे जाते हैं।
A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first.
A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first.
जो ज्ञान की तलाश में है उसे सुख की इच्छा छोड़ देनी चाहिए और जो सुख की तलाश में है उसे ज्ञान की इच्छा छोड़ देनी चाहिए।
One who is in search of knowledge should give up the search of pleasure and the one who is in search of pleasure should give up the search of knowledge.
One who is in search of knowledge should give up the search of pleasure and the one who is in search of pleasure should give up the search of knowledge.
इंसान अपने कर्मों से महान होता है, जन्म से नहीं।
A man is great by deeds, not by birth.
A man is great by deeds, not by birth.
सबसे बड़ा गुरु-मंत्र यह है: कभी भी अपने रहस्य किसी को मत बताओ। यह आपको बर्बाद कर देगा।
The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.
The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.
कोई भी काम शुरू करने से पहले हमेशा खुद से तीन सवाल पूछिए — मैं यह क्यों कर रहा हूँ, इसके परिणाम क्या हो सकते हैं, और क्या मैं सफल हूँगा? जब आप इन सवालों पर गहराई से विचार करें और संतोषजनक उत्तर पा लें, तभी आगे बढ़ें।
Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions - Why am I doing it, What the results might be and Will I be successful. Only when you think deeply and find satisfactory answers to these questions, go ahead.
Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions - Why am I doing it, What the results might be and Will I be successful. Only when you think deeply and find satisfactory answers to these questions, go ahead.
एक बार जब आप किसी काम पर लग जाएं, तो असफलता से न डरें और उसे बीच में न छोड़ें। पूरी निष्ठा से काम करने वाले लोग सबसे खुशहाल होते हैं।
Once you start a working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest.
Once you start a working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest.
कर्ज का पाई-पाई चुकानी चाहिए; और दुश्मन का नामो-निशान मिटा देना चाहिए।
A debt should be paid off till the last penny; An enemy should be destroyed without a trace
A debt should be paid off till the last penny; An enemy should be destroyed without a trace
सांप जहरीला न भी हो, तब भी उसे ऐसा दिखाना चाहिए कि वह जहरीला है।
Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous.
Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous.
हर दोस्ती के पीछे कोई न कोई स्वार्थ होता है। बिना स्वार्थ के कोई दोस्ती नहीं होती। यह एक कड़वा सच है।
There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth.
There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth.
ईश्वर मूर्तियों में नहीं बसता, आपकी भावना ही आपका भगवान है और आपकी आत्मा ही आपका मंदिर है।
God is not present in idols. Your feelings are your god. The soul is your temple.
God is not present in idols. Your feelings are your god. The soul is your temple.
गुणी लोग और फलों से लदे पेड़ हमेशा झुकते हैं, लेकिन मूर्ख और सूखी लकड़ियाँ झुकने के बजाय टूट जाती हैं।
Virtuous persons and fruit-laden trees bow, but fools and dry sticks break because they do not bend.
Virtuous persons and fruit-laden trees bow, but fools and dry sticks break because they do not bend.
जैसे ही डर आपके करीब आए, उस पर हमला कर उसे खत्म कर दें।
As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.
As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.
इंसान किसी ऊंचे सिंहासन पर बैठने से महान नहीं बनता, बल्कि अपने ऊंचे गुणों से महान बनता है। क्या किसी महल की चोटी पर बैठने से कौआ बाज़ बन सकता है?
A person becomes great not be sitting on some high seat, but through higher qualities. Can a crow become an eagle by simply sitting on the top of a palatial building?
A person becomes great not be sitting on some high seat, but through higher qualities. Can a crow become an eagle by simply sitting on the top of a palatial building?
नीच लोग धन चाहते हैं, मध्यम वर्ग के लोग धन और सम्मान दोनों चाहते हैं, लेकिन श्रेष्ठ लोग केवल मान-सम्मान चाहते हैं—इसलिए सम्मान ही श्रेष्ठ मनुष्य की असली संपत्ति है।
Low class men desire wealth;middle class men both wealth and respect; but the noble, honour only; hence honour is the noble man's true wealth.
Low class men desire wealth;middle class men both wealth and respect; but the noble, honour only; hence honour is the noble man's true wealth.
जो इंसान आपके सामने मीठी-मीठी बातें करे और पीठ पीछे आपको बर्बाद करने की कोशिश करे, उससे दूर रहें; वह उस घड़े के समान है जिसके ऊपर दूध और अंदर जहर भरा होता है।
Avoid him who talks sweetly before you but tries to ruin you behind your back, for he is like a pitcher of poison with milk on top.
Avoid him who talks sweetly before you but tries to ruin you behind your back, for he is like a pitcher of poison with milk on top.
अहंकारी को आदर देकर, पागल को उसकी मनमानी करने देकर और ज्ञानी को सत्य के मार्ग से जीता जा सकता है।
An egoist can be won over by being respected, a crazy person can be won over by allowing him to behave in an insane manner and a wise person can be won over by truth.
An egoist can be won over by being respected, a crazy person can be won over by allowing him to behave in an insane manner and a wise person can be won over by truth.
अच्छा व्यवहार तो दुश्मन को भी जीत लेता है।
Good behavior wins even an enemy.
Good behavior wins even an enemy.
जो करने की ठान ली है उसे किसी को न बताएं, बल्कि अपनी बुद्धि और दृढ़ निश्चय के साथ उसे गुप्त रखें।
Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.
Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.
कोई भी पक्का रिश्ता किसी खास मकसद या स्वार्थ पर टिका होता है।
A permanent relationship is dependent on particular purpose or wealth.
A permanent relationship is dependent on particular purpose or wealth.
अपनी कमज़ोरी कभी किसी को नहीं बतानी चाहिए।
One's weakness should not ever be revealed.
One's weakness should not ever be revealed.
सही तरीका जानने वाला व्यक्ति असंभव काम को भी संभव बना देता है।
Knower of the means makes impossible tasks also possible.
Knower of the means makes impossible tasks also possible.
वासना से बढ़कर नाशवान दूसरी कोई बीमारी नहीं है।
There is no disease so destructive as lust.
There is no disease so destructive as lust.
अच्छी पत्नी वह है जो सुबह माँ की तरह सेवा करे, दिन में बहन की तरह प्रेम करे और रात में वेश्या की तरह पति को संतुष्ट करे।
A good wife is one who serves her husband in the morning like a mother does, loves him in the day like a sister does and pleases him like a prostitute in the night.
A good wife is one who serves her husband in the morning like a mother does, loves him in the day like a sister does and pleases him like a prostitute in the night.
गरीबी, बीमारी, दुख, कैद और अन्य सभी मुसीबतें इंसान के अपने ही बुरे कर्मों का फल होती हैं।
Poverty, disease, sorrow, imprisonment and other evils are the fruits borne by the tree of one's own sins.
Poverty, disease, sorrow, imprisonment and other evils are the fruits borne by the tree of one's own sins.
मनुष्य अकेला ही पैदा होता है और अकेला ही मरता है; वह अकेले ही अपने अच्छे-बुरे कर्मों का फल भोगता है और अकेला ही नरक या परम धाम को जाता है।
A man is born alone and dies alone; and he experiences the good and bad consequences of his karma alone; and he goes alone to hell or the Supreme abode.
A man is born alone and dies alone; and he experiences the good and bad consequences of his karma alone; and he goes alone to hell or the Supreme abode.
समय ही सभी जीवों को परिपक्व करता है और वही उनका नाश भी करता है; जब सब सो रहे होते हैं तब केवल समय ही जागता है। समय को कोई नहीं हरा सकता।
Time perfects all living beings as well as kills them; it alone is awake when all others are asleep. Time is insurmountable.
Time perfects all living beings as well as kills them; it alone is awake when all others are asleep. Time is insurmountable.
गधा थक जाने पर भी अपना बोझ ढोता रहता है, उसे सर्दी-गर्मी की परवाह नहीं होती और वह हमेशा संतुष्ट रहता है—ये तीन बातें गधे से सीखनी चाहिए।
Although an ass is tired, he continues to carry his burden; he is unmindful of cold and heat; and he is always contented; these three things should be learned from the ass.
Although an ass is tired, he continues to carry his burden; he is unmindful of cold and heat; and he is always contented; these three things should be learned from the ass.
अभ्यास न करने से ज्ञान नष्ट हो जाता है, अज्ञानता से मनुष्य का पतन होता है, सेनापति के बिना सेना हार जाती है और पति के बिना स्त्री असुरक्षित हो जाती है।
Knowledge is lost without putting it into practice; a man is lost due to ignorance; an army is lost without a commander; and a woman is lost without a husband.
Knowledge is lost without putting it into practice; a man is lost due to ignorance; an army is lost without a commander; and a woman is lost without a husband.
नीच स्वभाव के व्यक्ति को कभी अच्छी सलाह नहीं देनी चाहिए।
A low-minded person should not be given good advice.
A low-minded person should not be given good advice.
जो मूर्ख लोग दूसरों के गुप्त दोषों का बखान करते हैं, वे दीमक की खान में घुसने वाले उन सांपों की तरह खुद ही नष्ट हो जाते हैं।
Those base men who speak of the secret faults of others destroy themselves like serpents that stray onto anthills.
Those base men who speak of the secret faults of others destroy themselves like serpents that stray onto anthills.
जो व्यक्ति पैसों के लेन-देन में, ज्ञान प्राप्त करते समय, खाने में और व्यापार में संकोच या शर्म छोड़ देता है, वह हमेशा सुखी रहता है।
He who gives up shyness in monetary dealings, in acquiring knowledge, in eating and in business, becomes happy.
He who gives up shyness in monetary dealings, in acquiring knowledge, in eating and in business, becomes happy.
शिक्षा सबसे अच्छी मित्र है। शिक्षित व्यक्ति का हर जगह सम्मान होता है। शिक्षा सुंदरता और जवानी दोनों को मात दे देती है।
Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats the beauty and the youth.
Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats the beauty and the youth.
अगर राजा ऊर्जावान और कर्मठ हो, तो उसकी प्रजा भी वैसी ही बन जाती है।
If a king is energetic, his subjects will be equally energetic.
If a king is energetic, his subjects will be equally energetic.
पुरुषों की तुलना में महिलाओं में भूख दोगुनी, लज्जा चार गुनी, साहस छह गुना और काम-वासना आठ गुनी होती है।
Women have hunger two-fold, shyness four-fold, daring six-fold, and lust eight-fold as compared to men.
Women have hunger two-fold, shyness four-fold, daring six-fold, and lust eight-fold as compared to men.
मन की शांति से बढ़कर कोई तपस्या नहीं है, संतोष से बड़ा कोई सुख नहीं है, लालच जैसी कोई बीमारी नहीं है और दया जैसा कोई धर्म नहीं है।
There is no austerity equal to a balanced mind, and there is no happiness equal to contentment; there is no disease like covetousness, and no virtue like mercy.
There is no austerity equal to a balanced mind, and there is no happiness equal to contentment; there is no disease like covetousness, and no virtue like mercy.
इस दुनिया में सबसे बड़ी ताकत स्त्री की जवानी और उसका सौंदर्य है।
The world's biggest power is the youth and beauty of a woman.
The world's biggest power is the youth and beauty of a woman.
पत्नी के साथ एकांत में समय बिताना, निडरता, काम की चीज़ों को संभाल कर रखना, सतर्क रहना और आसानी से किसी पर भरोसा न करना—ये पाँच बातें कौवे से सीखनी चाहिए।
Union in privacy (with one's wife); boldness; storing away useful items; watchfulness; and not easily trusting others; these five things are to be learned from a crow.
Union in privacy (with one's wife); boldness; storing away useful items; watchfulness; and not easily trusting others; these five things are to be learned from a crow.
जिसका धन छिन जाता है, उसे दोस्त, पत्नी, नौकर और रिश्तेदार सभी छोड़ देते हैं; लेकिन जब वही इंसान फिर से अमीर बन जाता है, तो सब वापस आ जाते हैं। इसलिए धन ही इंसान का सबसे अच्छा रिश्तेदार है।
He who loses his money is forsaken by his friends, his wife, his servants and his relations; yet when he regains his riches those who have forsaken him come back to him. Hence wealth is certainly the best of relations.
He who loses his money is forsaken by his friends, his wife, his servants and his relations; yet when he regains his riches those who have forsaken him come back to him. Hence wealth is certainly the best of relations.
मूर्ख लोग मालिक द्वारा कही गई गुप्त बातों को भी सबके सामने उगल देना चाहते हैं।
The foolish wish to speak out what was spoken in secret by the master.
The foolish wish to speak out what was spoken in secret by the master.
जो व्यक्ति पराई स्त्री को माँ की तरह देखता है, दूसरों के धन को मिट्टी के समान समझता है और सभी जीवों को अपने जैसा मानता है, वही सच्चा सुखी है। जो इन बातों को अलग नजर से देखता है, वह अंधा है।
He who look at a woman who is not his wife as a mother; wealth that is not his as dust and all the men as himself... is a happy man. He, who sees all these things under a different light, is a blind.
He who look at a woman who is not his wife as a mother; wealth that is not his as dust and all the men as himself... is a happy man. He, who sees all these things under a different light, is a blind.
प्रेम शब्दों से नहीं, बल्कि कर्मों और व्यवहार से झलकता है।
Love is indicated by deeds (and not by words)
Love is indicated by deeds (and not by words)
हुनर और कलाएँ एक गुप्त खजाने की तरह होती हैं, जो परदेश में माँ की तरह रक्षा करते हैं।
Skills are called hidden treasure as they save like a mother in a foreign country.
Skills are called hidden treasure as they save like a mother in a foreign country.
फूलों की खुशबू केवल हवा की दिशा में फैलती है, लेकिन इंसान की अच्छाई हर दिशा में फैलती है।
The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all direction.
The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all direction.
दुष्ट पत्नी, झूठा मित्र, बदतमीज नौकर और ऐसे घर में रहना जहाँ सांप रहता हो—ये सब मौत के समान हैं।
A wicked wife, a false friend, a saucy servant and living in a house with a serpent in it are nothing but death.
A wicked wife, a false friend, a saucy servant and living in a house with a serpent in it are nothing but death.
जो व्यक्ति हर काम सोच-समझकर करता है, उसकी सफलता और समृद्धि लंबे समय तक टिकी रहती है।
Prosperity lasts long for one who acts after proper consideration.
Prosperity lasts long for one who acts after proper consideration.
किसी बुरे इंसान पर भरोसा न करें, यहाँ तक कि साधारण दोस्त पर भी आँख मूंदकर विश्वास न करें; क्योंकि यदि वह कभी नाराज हो गया, तो आपकी सारी राज़ की बातें सबके सामने खोल सकता है।
Do not put your trust in a bad companion nor even trust an ordinary friend, for if he should get angry with you, he may bring all your secrets to light.
Do not put your trust in a bad companion nor even trust an ordinary friend, for if he should get angry with you, he may bring all your secrets to light.
सांप, राजा, बाघ, जहरीला कीड़ा, छोटा बच्चा, दूसरों का कुत्ता और मूर्ख—इन सात लोगों को सोते हुए नहीं जगाना चाहिए।
The serpent, the king, the tiger, the stinging wasp, the small child, the dog owned by other people, and the fool: these seven ought not to be awakened from sleep.
The serpent, the king, the tiger, the stinging wasp, the small child, the dog owned by other people, and the fool: these seven ought not to be awakened from sleep.
समय ही मनुष्यों को संवारता है और वही उनका विनाश भी करता है।
Time perfects men as well as destroys them.
Time perfects men as well as destroys them.
जिसके पास धन है, उसी के दोस्त और रिश्तेदार हैं; वही समाज में जीवित और सम्मानित माना जाता है।
He who has wealth has friends and relations; he alone survives and is respected as a man.
He who has wealth has friends and relations; he alone survives and is respected as a man.
समुद्र में गिरने वाली बारिश किसी काम की नहीं होती; पेट भरे हुए इंसान के लिए भोजन बेकार है; अमीर को दिया गया दान व्यर्थ है; और दिन के समय जलता हुआ दीपक किसी काम का नहीं होता।
Rain which falls upon the sea is useless; so is food for one who is satiated; in vain is a gift for one who is wealthy; and a burning lamp during the daytime is useless.
Rain which falls upon the sea is useless; so is food for one who is satiated; in vain is a gift for one who is wealthy; and a burning lamp during the daytime is useless.
जो व्यक्ति अपने परिवार के मोह में बहुत ज्यादा बंधा होता है, वह हमेशा डर और दुख में जीता है, क्योंकि सभी दुखों की जड़ मोह ही है। इसलिए सुखी रहने के लिए मोह का त्याग करना चाहिए।
He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is attachment. Thus one should discard attachment to be happy.
He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is attachment. Thus one should discard attachment to be happy.
मूर्खों को विद्वान लोगों से जलन होती है, गरीबों को अमीरों से, कुलटा महिलाओं को चरित्रवान स्त्रियों से, और बदसूरत महिलाओं को सुंदर स्त्रियों से ईर्ष्या होती है।
The learned are envied by the foolish; rich men by the poor; chaste women by adulteresses; and beautiful ladies by ugly ones.
The learned are envied by the foolish; rich men by the poor; chaste women by adulteresses; and beautiful ladies by ugly ones.
कभी भी अपने से बहुत ऊंचे या बहुत नीचे स्तर के लोगों से दोस्ती न करें। ऐसी दोस्ती कभी आपको खुशी नहीं देगी।
Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.
Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.
शुरुआत के पाँच वर्षों तक अपने बच्चे को बेहद प्यार और दुलार दें। अगले पाँच वर्षों तक उसे डाँट-डपटकर अनुशासन सिखाएं। जब वह सोलह वर्ष का हो जाए, तो उसके साथ एक दोस्त की तरह व्यवहार करें। आपके बड़े हो चुके बच्चे ही आपके सबसे अच्छे दोस्त होते हैं।
Treat your kid like a darling for the first five years. For the next five years, scold them. By the time they turn sixteen, treat them like a friend. Your grown up children are your best friends.
Treat your kid like a darling for the first five years. For the next five years, scold them. By the time they turn sixteen, treat them like a friend. Your grown up children are your best friends.
अंतरराष्ट्रीय संबंधों में न तो कोई स्थायी मित्र होता है, न कोई स्थायी शत्रु और न ही कोई स्थायी सीमा। केवल स्थायी हित होते हैं और उन हितों को सुरक्षित रखने के लिए हर, संभव कदम उठाया जाना चाहिए।
In trans-border relations, there are no permanent friends or permanent enemies or even permanent borders. There are only permanent interests and everything should be done to secure these interests.
In trans-border relations, there are no permanent friends or permanent enemies or even permanent borders. There are only permanent interests and everything should be done to secure these interests.
धन, मित्र, पत्नी और राज्य दोबारा मिल सकते हैं, लेकिन एक बार यह शरीर नष्ट हो गया तो वह दोबारा नहीं मिल सकता।
Wealth, a friend, a wife, and a kingdom may be regained; but this body when lost may never be acquired again.
Wealth, a friend, a wife, and a kingdom may be regained; but this body when lost may never be acquired again.
जो व्यक्ति ऐसे इंसान से दोस्ती करता है जिसका चाल-चलन खराब हो, जिसकी नियत में खोट हो और जो कुख्यात रूप से धोखेबाज हो, वह बहुत जल्दी बर्बाद हो जाता है।
He who befriends a man whose conduct is vicious, whose vision impure, and who is notoriously crooked, is rapidly ruined.
He who befriends a man whose conduct is vicious, whose vision impure, and who is notoriously crooked, is rapidly ruined.
जो बीत गया उस पर पछतावा नहीं करना चाहिए, और न ही भविष्य की बहुत ज्यादा चिंता करनी चाहिए; समझदार लोग हमेशा वर्तमान में जीते हैं।
We should not fret for what is past, nor should we be anxious about the future; men of discernment deal only with the present moment.
We should not fret for what is past, nor should we be anxious about the future; men of discernment deal only with the present moment.
नदियों, हथियार रखने वाले इंसानों, पंजे या सींग वाले जानवरों, महिलाओं और राजपरिवार के सदस्यों पर कभी आँख मूंदकर भरोसा नहीं करना चाहिए।
Do not put your trust in rivers, men who carry weapons, beasts with claws or horns, women, and members of a royal family.
Do not put your trust in rivers, men who carry weapons, beasts with claws or horns, women, and members of a royal family.
मीठे वचनों से सभी जीव प्रसन्न होते हैं, इसलिए हमें सबको प्रिय लगने वाले शब्द ही बोलने चाहिए, क्योंकि मीठे वचनों की कोई कमी नहीं है।
All the creatures are pleased by loving words; and therefore we should address words that are pleasing to all, for there is no lack of sweet words.
All the creatures are pleased by loving words; and therefore we should address words that are pleasing to all, for there is no lack of sweet words.
जिस व्यक्ति में अपनी बुद्धि ही न हो, उसके लिए शास्त्र क्या कर सकते हैं? अंधे व्यक्ति के लिए दर्पण का क्या उपयोग?
What good can the scriptures do to a man who has no sense of his own? Of what use is as mirror to a blind man?
What good can the scriptures do to a man who has no sense of his own? Of what use is as mirror to a blind man?
सिंह से सीखने योग्य सबसे उत्तम बात यह है कि मनुष्य जो भी काम करने की ठान ले, उसे पूरी शक्ति और एकाग्रता के साथ करे।
The one excellent thing that can be learned from a lion is that whatever a man intends doing should be done by him with a whole-hearted and strenuous effort.
The one excellent thing that can be learned from a lion is that whatever a man intends doing should be done by him with a whole-hearted and strenuous effort.
ऋणी पिता, चरित्रहीन माता, सुंदर पत्नी और अनपढ़ पुत्र—ये घर के भीतर के ही शत्रु हैं।
A father who is a chronic debtor, an adulterous mother, a beautiful wife, and an unlearned son are enemies in one's own home.
A father who is a chronic debtor, an adulterous mother, a beautiful wife, and an unlearned son are enemies in one's own home.
विद्वान व्यक्ति का हर जगह सम्मान होता है। अपनी विद्वता के कारण वह सर्वत्र आदर पाता है, क्योंकि वास्तव में विद्या का हर जगह आदर होता है।
A learned man is honoured by the people.A learned man commands respect everywhere for his learning. Indeed, learning is honoured everywhere.
A learned man is honoured by the people.A learned man commands respect everywhere for his learning. Indeed, learning is honoured everywhere.
किसी का भी तिरस्कार न करें, बल्कि सबकी बातें सुनें। एक समझदार व्यक्ति बच्चे की भी समझदारी भरी बात को अपना सकता है।
He shall despise none, but hear the opinions of all. A wise man shall make use of even a child's sensible utterance.
He shall despise none, but hear the opinions of all. A wise man shall make use of even a child's sensible utterance.
यह संसार एक कड़वे वृक्ष के समान है, जिसमें केवल दो ही अमृत जैसे फल हैं—एक मीठी वाणी और दूसरा अच्छे लोगों का साथ।
This world is a bitter tree, it has only two sweet nectar like fruits - one is soft voice and the other is company of gentlemen.
This world is a bitter tree, it has only two sweet nectar like fruits - one is soft voice and the other is company of gentlemen.
मूर्ख व्यक्ति के लिए पुस्तकें उतनी ही व्यर्थ हैं जितनी अंधे के लिए दर्पण।
Books are as useful to a stupid person as a mirror is useful to a blind person.
Books are as useful to a stupid person as a mirror is useful to a blind person.
यात्रा में विद्या मित्र है, घर में पत्नी, बीमारी में औषधि, और मृत्यु के बाद केवल धर्म ही सच्चा मित्र है।
Learning is a friend on the journey; a wife in the house; medicine in sickness; and religious merit is the only friend after death.
Learning is a friend on the journey; a wife in the house; medicine in sickness; and religious merit is the only friend after death.
हमारा शरीर नाशवान है, धन बिल्कुल भी स्थायी नहीं है, और मृत्यु हमेशा निकट है। इसलिए हमें बिना देर किए अच्छे कर्मों में जुट जाना चाहिए।
Our bodies are perishable, wealth is not at all permanent and death is always nearby. Therefore we must immediately engage in acts of merit.
Our bodies are perishable, wealth is not at all permanent and death is always nearby. Therefore we must immediately engage in acts of merit.
शत्रु हमेशा कमजोरियों पर ही वार करते हैं।
Enemies strike at weak points.
Enemies strike at weak points.
जहाँ मूर्खों का अनादर होता है, अन्न अच्छी तरह सुरक्षित रहता है, और पति-पत्नी में कलह नहीं होती, वहाँ धन की देवी लक्ष्मी स्वयं चली आती हैं।
Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth, comes of Her own accord where fools are not respected, grain is well stored up, and the husband and wife do not quarrel.
Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth, comes of Her own accord where fools are not respected, grain is well stored up, and the husband and wife do not quarrel.
पाप से कमाया हुआ धन दस साल तक टिक सकता है, लेकिन ग्यारहवें साल वह मूलधन सहित नष्ट हो जाता है।
Sinfully acquired wealth may remain for ten years; in the eleventh year it disappears with even the original stock.
Sinfully acquired wealth may remain for ten years; in the eleventh year it disappears with even the original stock.
जैसे गर्भ में पल रहे बच्चे के भाग्य में पाँच चीज़ें पहले से तय होती हैं—उसकी आयु, उसके कर्म, उसकी धन और ज्ञान की प्राप्ति, और उसकी मृत्यु का समय।
Even as the unborn babe is in the womb of his mother, these five are fixed as his life destiny: his life span, his activities, his acquisition of wealth and knowledge, and his time of death.
Even as the unborn babe is in the womb of his mother, these five are fixed as his life destiny: his life span, his activities, his acquisition of wealth and knowledge, and his time of death.
मनुष्य अपने गुणों से महान बनता है, केवल ऊंचे आसन पर बैठने से नहीं। क्या ऊँची इमारत के शिखर पर बैठने मात्र से कौवे को गरुड़ कहा जा सकता है?
A man attains greatness by his merits, not simply by occupying an exalted seat. Can we call a crow an eagle (garuda) simply because he sits on the top of a tall building.
A man attains greatness by his merits, not simply by occupying an exalted seat. Can we call a crow an eagle (garuda) simply because he sits on the top of a tall building.
जंगल की आग चंदन जैसे वृक्ष को भी जला डालती है।
The forest fire burns even tree like sandalwood.
The forest fire burns even tree like sandalwood.
यदि शरीर का कोई अंग रोगग्रस्त हो जाए, तो पूरा शरीर कष्ट महसूस करता है। इसी प्रकार, यदि राज्य का कोई विभाग, मंत्री या अधिकारी भ्रष्ट हो जाए, तो पूरा देश प्रभावित होता है। एक शासक को इसे रोकने के लिए कड़े प्रयास करने चाहिए।
If one limb of the body is defected or inflicted with, disease, the whole feels tha pai. Some way if any department, minister or official of the state is faulty, the whole country is effected. An administrator should try hard to curb it.
If one limb of the body is defected or inflicted with, disease, the whole feels tha pai. Some way if any department, minister or official of the state is faulty, the whole country is effected. An administrator should try hard to curb it.
जंगल की दावानल पेड़ों को जलाकर राख कर देती है। शीतलता और सुगंध के गुणों से भरपूर कीमती चंदन का वृक्ष भी इस आग से नहीं बच पाता। इसी प्रकार, दुष्ट लोग अपने उपकार करने वालों को भी हानि पहुँचाते हैं।
The fire of the forest burns trees to ashes. Even expensive sandalwood tree which is endowed with qualities of cooling and fragrance, cannot escape from burning. In the same way wicked cause harm to their benefactors also.
The fire of the forest burns trees to ashes. Even expensive sandalwood tree which is endowed with qualities of cooling and fragrance, cannot escape from burning. In the same way wicked cause harm to their benefactors also.
जिसका ज्ञान केवल किताबों तक सीमित है और जिसका धन दूसरों के कब्जे में है, जरूरत पड़ने पर वह न तो अपने ज्ञान का उपयोग कर सकता है और न ही अपने धन का।
One whose knowledge is confined to books and whose wealth is in the possession of others, can use neither his knowledge nor wealth when the need for them arises.
One whose knowledge is confined to books and whose wealth is in the possession of others, can use neither his knowledge nor wealth when the need for them arises.
धनहीन व्यक्ति वास्तव में गरीब नहीं है, वह सच में धनी है; लेकिन विद्या से हीन व्यक्ति हर प्रकार से कंगाल है।
One destitute of wealth is not destitute, he is indeed rich, but the man devoid of learning is destitute in every way.
One destitute of wealth is not destitute, he is indeed rich, but the man devoid of learning is destitute in every way.
हमें हमेशा वही बोलना चाहिए जिससे उस व्यक्ति को प्रसन्नता हो जिससे हम किसी लाभ की अपेक्षा रखते हैं, जैसे शिकारी हिर का शिकार करने की इच्छा रखते हुए मीठे गीत गाता है।
We should always speak what would please the man of whom we expect a favour,like the hunter who sings sweetly when he desires to shoot a deer.
We should always speak what would please the man of whom we expect a favour,like the hunter who sings sweetly when he desires to shoot a deer.
जो व्यक्ति धर्म और दया से रहित हो, उसे त्याग देना चाहिए। आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान से हीन गुरु को छोड़ देना चाहिए। बुरे मुख वाली पत्नी और स्नेहहीन रिश्तेदारों का त्याग कर देना चाहिए।
That man who is without religion and mercy should be rejected. A guru without spiritual knowledge should be rejected. The wife with an offensive face should be given up, and so should relatives who are without affection.
That man who is without religion and mercy should be rejected. A guru without spiritual knowledge should be rejected. The wife with an offensive face should be given up, and so should relatives who are without affection.
जो व्यक्ति भयानक विपत्ति, विदेशी आक्रमण, भयंकर अकाल और दुष्टों के साथ से दूर भाग जाता है, वह सुरक्षित रहता है।
He who runs away from a fearful calamity, a foreign invasion, a terrible famine, and the companionship of wicked men is safe.
He who runs away from a fearful calamity, a foreign invasion, a terrible famine, and the companionship of wicked men is safe.