BHARTRUHARI YB: #001, FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAMBHARTRUHARI YB Please read this when you feel fully depressed. THE FULL TEXTS OF BHARTRUHARI'S NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM, ARE AVAILABLE IN POST NO. 1. Object of this blog: 1. Introduce Bhartruhari's works to the world readers. 2. Practical use of Niti S`atakam: Deals with ethics in life. An unethical life is like a rudderless boat. 3. Practical use of Vairagya Satakam: Man is caught in a vortex of endless desires like a derailed train. 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FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM ybr. Persons of self respect and grace do not stoop down to menial levels just for the sake of survival. Main goal: Marxism through non-violent means.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. Earn money! Persons without money will be like living corpses. 2006 #001. July 10. Subgoal: minimising the effects of the opium i. and how the world finds it difficult to understand the fools The scholars try to live gracefully. The poet lists out the natural qualities of virtuous persons. occupation: Retired Bank Officer and LAWYER. for which India is famous.blogspot.html (6 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:24 AM . View my complete profile Monday.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. The poet lists out the qualities of rascals and how to live with them. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM PRONUNCIATION TABLE CHAPTER 1 PRAYER CHAPTER 2WAYS OF FOOLS muurkha paddhati CHAPTER 3WAYS OF SCHOLARS vidvat paddhati CHAPTER 4WAYS OF SELF RESPECT AND VALOR maana s`aurya paddhati CHAPTER 5WAYS OF MONEY AND WEALTH artha paddhati CHAPTER 6WAYS OF RASCALS durjana paddhati CHAPTER 7WAYS OF GENTLEMENsujana paddhati Pronunciation is essentially phonetic throughout the verses. Kindly see autobiographicalyb. the religion on human minds. cheat. care. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM CHAPTER 8WAYS OF GOOD SAMARITANS paroopakaara paddhati CHAPTER 9WAYS OF COURAGEOUS dhairya paddhati CHAPTER 1WAYS OF FATE daiva paddhati CHAPTER 11WAYS OF ACTIONS AND THEIR CONSEQUENCESkarma paddhati In the 6th and 7th Centuries India. fires. Every effort has been made to maintain the phonetic spelling.heavy n. ee . eel. http://bhartruhariyb. It is an inherent characteristic in majority of people. s` . dare.as in chalk. coat. At a time when science was not developed to optimum levels and when there were hundreds of events and forces beyond the control of man such as epidemics. ten.retroflex t. as in beat. invisibles. bat. c .blogspot. The poet discusses the ways of God and the imponderables. tin. t` . oo . The sound of k has been avoided. droughts and floods. How the courageous persons live their lives in full. as in goat. d` . salary. This Bhartruhari did not witness. deal.Retroflex 'd' as in dog.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. note. feel.Long o. cat. ton. the situation further worsened and reached rock bottom when Muslims started invading India from the North West and ransacking the villages brutally.long e. sand. heal. this fatalistic approach is understandable. From the 7th Century. as in tap.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001.long u as in school. l` . It is not just charity. ii . Children are taught from infancy. rebirths. chat (without aspirate).long A as in ant. tune. n` . The poet believes in determinism. and the carrying forward of virtues and sins over series of births.heavy l.as in sack. even in trying circumstances. as in bake. there was great emphasis on helping others. tool. quakes and wild animals. pool. donkey. fare.long i. door. PRONUNCIATION TABLE aa .html (7 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . uu . Was Bhartruhari religious or secular? In 5th C. can be understood only through one's own self effort and experience. dik kaalaad(i)y an avacchinna ananta cin maatra muurtaye sva anubhuuty eeka maanaaya namah s`aantaaya teejase! dik = directions such as East.html (8 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . teejase = brilliant. saantaaya = to the peaceful. == Language: Sanskrit poet. adi = etc. kaala = time. West. Niiti is Ethics. What is Niti Satakam? S`atakam is a book of 100 verses. eeka = only. Islam was not born.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. maanaaya = can be understood. cin maatra muutraye = to the embodiment of pure intellect. brilliant and peaceful. anubhuuti = experience. But secular. == from India == 5th Century A. namah = salutations. sva = self.blogspot.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. ananta = infinite.D. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM INTRODUCTION AND FAQs Bhartruhari. == Bhartruhari looks religious. NITI SATAKAMCHAPTER 1PRAYER to that God who is beyond dimensions of direction and time. anavacchinna = beyond. (satam = centum – Indo European root). an embodiment of pure intellect. What was Bhartruhari's original occupation? He was king turned monk cum poet. who? Bhartruhari was a poet. Christianity did not enter North India. CHAPTER 2: WAYS OF A FOOL (muurkha paddhati) http://bhartruhariyb. North and South. please. agnaha sukham aaraadhyah sukhataram aaraadhyate vis`eeshagnah gnaana lava durvidagadha brahma api tu na ramjayati agnah = ignorant. vis`eeshagnah = scholar. api = also. sukhataram = more comfortable. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM adhigata paramaarthaan pashooitaan maavamhsthaas trusham iva laghu lakshmiir naiva taan shrushaddhi abhinava mada lekhaa s`yaama gan`ooa sthalaanaam na bhavati bisatantur varashaam varashaanaam It is easy to explain an ignorant person. satisfy and worship. gnaana = knowledge. Even the creator cannot explain to a person of a little knowledge suffering from pride. aaradhyah = to explain.blogspot. brahma = creator. ambhojinii vana vihaara vilaasam eva mamsasya hanti nitarah kupito vidhaataa na tv asya dugdha jala bheda vidhau prasiddhah vaidagdhii kiirtim apahartum asau samarthaha asanto naabhyarthyaam suhrud api na yaacyam krus`a dhanam priyaa nyaayyaa vruttir malinam asubhamge'py asukaram vipady uccau stheeyam padam anuvidheyam ca mhataam satam kenoddisht`am vishamam asidhaaraa vratam idam CHAPTER 3WAYS OF SCHOLARS vidvat paddhati http://bhartruhariyb. lava = a little. Easier to explain a scholar. na = not ramjayati = explain. durvidaghah = burning with pride. satisfy. even.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. sukham = easy.html (9 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . pushpavad = like a flower. Kings were suffering from pride 3.. muurkha = fool. But we cannot understand the mind of a fool. maalakulam = in fierce gyrations. vaktra = mouth. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM ENVIRONMENT OF ETHICS Bhartruhari laments that 1. . uurmi = waves. scholars were suffering from envy. Fool’s mind: We can bring out a gem held in the mouth of a crocodile.---Fool’s mind: We can extract oil from a fistful of sand. cross an ocean of great waves (like a Bermuda Triangle). matsara = envy. makara = crocodile. kopith = angry. smaya duushitaaha = polluted by pride. --. subhaashitam = good words. but cannot appreciate and understand a knave's mind. booddhaaro matsara grastaah prabhavaha smaya duush`itaah aboodhoo (u)pahataha ca anye jiirshsham amgee subhaashitam booddhaaro = well versed.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. aboodhoo = Not well read. http://bhartruhariyb. santaret = cross. s`irasi = on the head. Ignorant people were suffering from other problems and busy and hence that all his ethical sayings were dying within himself. anye = other. api = also. quench our thirst by drinking water from a mirage. upahataaha = sufferers. cittam = mind. aaraadhayeet = Understand. grastaah = caught by.html (10 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . fetch horn of a rabbit by exploring the earth. samudram = sea. prabhavaha = kings.blogspot. pratinivishoa = . dhaarayet = wear. tu = additive for poetic meter.. ca = filler for meter.. uddharen = retrieve.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001.---. jana = people. na = not. amgee = within the body. antaraat = inside. by effort.---. jiirshsham = get digested (lost). can wear an angry cobra on our head like a jewel. pracalad = tumultous. prashya mashim uddharen makara vaktra dhsht`raantaraat samudram api santaret pracalad uurmi maalaakulam bhujamgam api kopith s`irasi pushpavad dhaarayet na tu pratinivisht`a muurkha jana cittam aaraadhayet man`im = a gem (in objective case). appreciate. bhujamgam = snake. labheta sikataasu tailam api yatnataha piiooayan pibec ca mrugatrushshikaasu salilaha pipaasa arditah kvacid api paryat`an s`as`a vishaasham aasaadayet na tu pratinivisht`a muurkha cittam aaraadhayet. 2. --The poet stresses the importance of humility. . arditaha suffering from.. Now. All my pride fell like fever. extract. s`as`a = rabbit. also. vyaal`am baala mrushaala tantubhir asau roddhuh samujjrumbhate chettuh vajra mashih s`iriish`a kusuma praantena sannahyati maadhuryha madhu bindunaa racayituh ksh`aaraamudher iihate muurkhasya pratineetu michchati balaat suuktaih sudhaa syandibhihi. pratinivinsha = . I behaved like an elephant in rut. mrugatrushshikaasu = from a mirage. kvacid = somewhere and sometime. pibeca = can drink. api = even. tailam = oil. yatnataha = by effort. cittam = mind. aasaadayet = get. Ignoramus’s repentance: He laments: When I knew a little. convert all the salty water of the seas into sweet water. paryat`an = explore and search by moving.html (11 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM .---. cut a diamond using delicate flowers. na = not. pipasa = thirst. I feel more comfortable. I behaved as though I was omniscient. aaraadhayet = appreciate and understand. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM labheta = can get. salilaha = water.---. After exposure to and friendship with great scholars. particularly in an assembly of scholars. sikataasu = from sand. Hence he created the shelter of silence. He is equal to a person who: 1. The creator desired to help the ignoramuses.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. 3. wants to tie down an elephant using stems of a lotus.blogspot. vishaasham = horn. PERSON WHO TRIES TO SATISFY A FOOL IS ALSO A FOOL. svaayattam ekaanta hitam vidhaatraa vinirmitam chaadanam agnaataayaaha vis`eshatah sarva vidah samaaje vibhuushashaha maunam apanditaanaam ---. I realised that I knew very little. muurkha = fool's. ---. yadaa tadaa yadaa tadaa kimcidgnooham gaja iva madaandhaha samabhavam sarvagnoosmi ity abhavad avaliptam mama manaha kimcit kimcid budhajana sakaas`aad avagatam muurkho'smi iti jvara iva madoo mee vyapagataha http://bhartruhariyb.--SILENCE IS THE BEST ORNAMENT FOR AN IGNORAMUS IN AN ASSEMBLY OF SCHOLARS.---.---. tu = filler for meter. to have control on themselves and hide their ignorance. 2.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. despicable. priityaa = with like and relish. 5. 4. s`amkate = . ONCE ETHICAL DOWNFALL STARTS. Poisons.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. 2. Scorching son can be overcome using umbrella. nara asthi = man's bone. s`iraha s`aarvaha svargaat pas`upati s`irastaha kshitidharaha mahiidharaad uttumgaad avanim avanes` caapi jaladhim adho'dho gamgeyaha padam upagata astokam athava aviveka bhrasht`haha bhavati vinipaataha s`atamukhaha NO CURE FOR THE FOOLISHNESS OF AN IGNORAMUS Problem . Cows. na = not.. 3. jantuhu = animals.html (12 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM .. Berserk elephant can be regulated using a goad (pointed needle). 4.. phalgutaam = . abominable and despicable. gashayati = will take into consideration. 2.. krumi kula citth laalaa klinnaha vigandhi jugupsitaha nirupama ras priityaa khaadan nara asthi niraamisham surapatim api s`vaa paars`vastaha vilokya na s`amkate na hi gashayati kshudroo jantuhu parigraha phalgutaam krumi kula citth = full of worms. From the sea to the world beneath (pataalam). paars`vastaha = standing beside. jugupsitaha = abominable. laalaa klinnaha = full of blood. IT WILL NOT STOP. spell. donkeys can be driven using stick. From the earth to the Seas. vilokya = see. But there is no solution for the stupidity of a fool.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. The poet describes the bone: full of worms. api = even. 5. incantation. From Shiva's head to the Himalayas. toxins can be fought with charms. vigamdhi = smell less (or oozing out bad smell extracted meaning). parigraha = what can be taken. From heavens to the head of S`hiva. blood. From Himalayas to the earth. The dog in possession of a bone while chewing it refuses to see and recognise even the Lord of Heaven even if he presents himself before it. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM DOG IN POSSESSION OF BONE REFUSES TO RECOGNISE EVEN THE LORD OF HEAVEN The poet compares a knave person to a dog. 1. The Ganga river started its downward journey of its self pollution. 3.. surapatim = the Lord of Heaven. The knave does not know manners and respect.blogspot.Solution 1. also. s`akyo vaarayituh jalena huta bhuk cchatreen`ha suuryaatapo http://bhartruhariyb. niraamisham = devoid of flesh and meat. Fire can be extinguished using water.. oozing obnoxious smell. Diseases can be mitigated using medicine 6. kshudroo = knave persons. IT WILL HAVE HUNDRED FACETS. com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. 1. knowledge and realisation 2. education.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. lean by old age. facing a stage of hardships and is in danger. penance. Why it does it consume dry grass? Great people even in distress do not resort to unethical deeds.html (13 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM .blogspot. He is a burden to the earth. having dilapidated life. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM naagendro nis`itaamkus`ena samado damd`eena go gardabhau vyaadhir bheshaja samgrhais` ca vividhair mantra prayogair vishh sarvasyaushadham asti s`aastra vihith muurkhasya nasty aush`adhim sahitya samgiita kalaa vihiinaha saakshaat pas`uau puccha vishaasha hiinah trusheeh na khaadann api jiivamaanas tad bhaaga dheyh paramh pas`uunaam BEAST in the form of a MAN A person who does not have the following is a beast in the guise of a man. 3. yeshah na vidyaa na tapo na daanaha gnaana s`iilaha na gneeyo na dharmah te martya loke bhuvi bhaara bhuutaa manush`ya ruupesha mrugaas` caranti CHAPTER 4 WAYS OF SELF RESPECT AND VALOR maana s`aurya paddhati Lion’s behaviour: Even if extremely hungry. adherence to duty and ethics. kshut kshaamo api jaraa krus`oo api s`ithila praan`oo api http://bhartruhariyb. A lion will long to split the forehead of an elephant and eat its content. A great man will not be happy with an ordinary outcome. parivartini samsaare mrutaha ko vaa na jaayate sa jaato yena jaatena yaati vams`aha samunnatim Two alternatives for a flower: 1.---Lion and dog: A dog satisfies immensely even if it gets a cow’s bone. They remember that person whose birth lifted his clan to great heights. dirty and with little meat.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. Whom do people recall and remember? In this dynamic world.----. people do not remember a dead person.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. A lion will not touch a fox even if it is ready at its feat. svalpa snaayu vasa avas`esha malimnirmaamsam apy asthi goau s`vaa labdhvaa paritosham eti na tu tat tasya kshudhaa s`aantaye simho jambukam amkam aagatam api tyaktvaa nihanti dvipam sarvah krucchra gatoo api vaamchanti janaha sattvaanuruuph phalam laamguula caalanam adhas` caran`aavapaatam bhuumau nipatya vadanodara dars`anamca s`vaa pimd`adasya kurute gaja pumgavas tu dhiiram vilokayati caat`u s`atais` ca bhumkte. wither on forest paths. kusuma stavakasyeva dvayii vruttir manasvinah muurdhni vaa sarva lokasya s`iiryate vana eva vaa http://bhartruhariyb.blogspot.----. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM kasht`aha das`aam aapanno api vipanna diidhitir api praan`eshu nas`yatsv api mattebhendra vibhinna kumbha pis`ita graasaika baddha spruhaha kim jiirn`ah trun`am atti maana mhataam agresarah kesarii ---. expect results according to their capacities.html (14 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . adorn the hair plaits of women 2. People even if emaciated. varam paksha uccheedaha samadamaghavanmukta kulin`a prhaarair udgacchad bahula dahanoodgaara gurubhihi tushaaraadreeh suunoor ahaha pitari klees`a vivas`ee na caasau sampaataha payasi payasaha patyur ucitaha Lion’s calf: A lion’s calf even if infant.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. http://bhartruhariyb.html (15 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . for capabilities. The actions of great persons are beyond explanations and forms! vahati bhuvana s`reen`iim s`eesha phan`aaa phalaka sthitaam kamat`ha patinaa madhye prusht`am sadaa sa ca dhaaryate tam api kurute krood`a adhiinam payodhir anaadaraad ahaha mahataam nih siimaa nas`caritra vibhuutayaha. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM santanye'pi bruhaspati prabhrutayaha sambhaavitaaha pamcan`aaha taan pratyeesha vis`eesha vikrama rucii rahur na vairaayate dvaav eva grasate divaakara nis`aa praan`es`varau bhaaskarau bhraataha parvan`i pas`ya daanava patihi s`iirsha avas`esha akrutau The thousand headed serpent Aadis`eesha bears on his hood the entire Universe. breaks open the forehead of an elephant. simhaha s`is`ur api nipatati mada malina kapoola bhittishu gajeeshu prakrutir iyam sattvavataam na khalu vayas tejasaam hetuhu.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. The great turtle Kuurma avataara carries the serpent on its back.blogspot. It drops the Universe in the ocean mercilessly for passing on to the great Hog: Varaha avataara. By nature. age has no relationship. BHARTRUHARI YB: #001.blogspot. 5. 4. idam = this. If there is wealth. I do not know the difference between a dead person and an impoverished man.html (16 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM ." Comment: What did the world learn in 14 Centuries? Infinitely!/nothing! dhanam arjaya kaakutsa dhana muulam idam jagat antaraan naabhijaanaami nirdhanasya mrutasya ca dhanam = money. Let character fall from their higher cliffs. The poet says: "Earn money somehow! The root of the world is money. Let the entire country. jaatir yaatu rasaatalam guna` gan`ais tatra api adho gacchataat s`iilam s`aila tat`aat patatva abhijanas samdahyataha vahninaa s`aurye vairin`ii vajram aas`u nipatat arthoo astu naha keevalam yeen aikeena vinaa gun`as trun`a lava praayaas samastaa imee! Money. Did the seventh Century AD differ? No. human race fall in an abyss of condemnation to hell.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. a must: The 21st Century moral is: Earn money somehow. At least in India. Let all the noble qualities cave in and collapse to even lower levels. May be same in Europe also. antaraan = difference. they will not be as worth as straw. He gives examples. na = no (Both have http://bhartruhariyb. aarjaya = earn. 3. The poet laments that humans crave for money even if there is a catastrophe. dhana muulam = Based on money. Let the clan’s prestige be reduced to ashes. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM CHAPTER 5 WAYS OF "MONEY AND WEALTH" Artha paddhati The poet deplores the human greed for money. Let valour be struck by lightning. 2. jagat = world. kaakutsa = Oh person belonging to kakutsa clan (listener disciple). even if a person possesses all other things. 1. naraha = man. He is visit worthy. He is the man of great character.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. He is the orator. nirdhanasya = poorman mrutasya = dead person. no special meaning ---taaniindriyaan`i avikalaani tad eva naama saa buddhir apratihataa vacam tad eva arthon`eena virahitaha purushaha kshan`eena so api anya eeva bhavatiiti vicitram etat The moneyed man is respectable man. Character gets polluted by friendship with knave. asti = is. sa = he. kuliinaha = aristocrat. yasya = whose.html (17 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . vitta = wealth (Indo European similarity). gunee = man with good qualities. s`rutavan = knowledgeable man in scriptures. Friendship is lost when one person takes refuge (shelter) with the friend. Yasya asti vitth sa narah kuliinah sa pashooitah sa s`rutavaan gushshajah sa eva vaktaa sa ca dars`aniiyah sarve guneeh kaamcanam aas`rayanti Money: A king perishes owing to a wicked minister. gunaah = All the qualities. panditah = scholar. sarve = all. daurmantryaan nrupatir vinas`yati yatau samgaat suto laalanaat viproo anadhyayanaat kulaha kutanayaat chiilam khaloo paasanaat hriir madyaad anavekshan`aad api krushau snehaha pravaasa as`rayaan maitrii ca apran`ayaat samruddhir anayaat tyaaga pramaadaad dhanam http://bhartruhariyb. Intellect is lost by liquor. are. ca = an additive for completing the poetic meter. abhi jaanaami = I do not know. An ascetic fails owing to attachments. Money is lost by recklessness. kaamcanam = gold.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001.blogspot. aas`rayanti = live in. A son gets spoiled by lenience. He is the knowledgeable man. He is the learned man. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM Indo European root). A caste/clan/family loses face owing to a bad daughter. All the qualities take shelter at gold. Sacrifice is lost by imprudence and bad conduct. Friendship is lost when one person emigrates from the place. take refuge with. take shelter at. A priest falls owing to lack of studies. Agriculture suffers by lack of attention. 6. A soldier – by victory in a battle.blogspot. Supplicants – by gifts. moon – by phases of growth and wane. 4.html (18 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . 7. 1. 3.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. 3. 2. 2. Depending on the time. A gem – by polishing. When he becomes rich. parikshiin`aha kas`cit spruhayati yavaanaam prasrutayee sa pas`caat sampuurn`aha kalayati dharitriim trun`a samaam atas` caan aika antyaad guru laghutayaa artheeshu dhaninaam avasthaa vastuuni prathayati ca samkoocayati ca! http://bhartruhariyb. sends the money to the third fate.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. 1. Destruction. place and circumstances. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM Money: Has three fates and states: 1. he treats even a seed of grain as of great value. man`ihi s`aan`oolliid`haha samara vijayii heeti dalitoo mada kshiin`oo naagaha s`aradi saritaha s`yaana pulinaaha kalaa s`eshas` chandraha surata mruditaa baala vanitaa tan nimnaa s`obhante galita vibhavaas` ca arthishu varaaha Here. A river – by sand dunes in moon light. the whole Universe appears like a straw. the importance and value of things gain and lose their value. Consumption and enjoyment. When a person is poor. He lists the techniques to motive people and make things favourable. If a person neither gives nor consumes. the poet shows worldly wisdom. 2. Charity and gift. An elephant – Retardation of rut. A youthful woman – by coition. daanam bhogo naas`as tisro gatayoo bhavanti vittasya yo na dadaati na bhumkte tasya trutiiyaa gatir bhavati Here. the poet shows his discrimination and evaluation on the human nature. 5. 3. Protecting priests 4. we can take a few pots of water.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. Charity 5. calf. Command 2. Looking after friends. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM King. Reputation 3. Then like a divine tree. like a prostitute is fickle. Charitable and Stingy. Knowing this. Otherwise it will be better to approach a stone. Softspokenness and rudeness. Miserly and extravagant. mitra samrakshan`am ca yeshaam eete shad`gun`aa na pravruttaaha koo arthas teeshaam paarthivo opaas`rayeesha The poet choses a fatalistic outlook: 1. Compassion and thirst for blood. 3.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. cow: A king should look after his kingdom like a calf. Even if a well has a treasure of water.blogspot. Luxury 6. Satyaanrutaa ca parushaa priya vaadinii ca hihsraa dayaalur api caarthaparaa vadaanyaa nitya vyayaa pracura nitya dhanaagamaa ca vaaraamganeva nrupa niitir aneka ruupaa Take refuge with those who have: 1.html (19 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . He gets whatever is destined for him. 2. yad dhaatraa nija phaala pat`t`a likhitham stookam mahad vaa dhanam tat praapnooti marusthalee api nitaraam merau ca naa too adhikam http://bhartruhariyb. A person’s fate is written on his forehead. raajan dudhukshasi yadi kshiti dhenum etaam tenaadya vatsam iva lokam amum pushaan`a tasmims` ca samyag anis`am pariposhyamaan`ee naanaa phalaihi phalati kalpalata iva bhuumihi. King’s fickle and unreliable ways: Truth and falsehood. aagnaa kiirtihi paalam brahman`aanam daanam bhoogoo.earth. the earth will feed him with infinite variety of fruits. an intrepid person does not waste his life in mean preoccupations. A king. even if he stays in a desert. BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. http://bhartruhariyb. akaaran`a vigrhaha paradhanee parayoshiti ca spruhaa sujana bandhujaneshva asahishn`utaa prakruti siddham idam hi duraatmanaam Knave is condemnable. A serpent even if adorned with gems. the poet shows good observative skills. Intolerance towards gentle persons and relatives.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. He lists out how a rascal assesses and treats good persons. even if he is well decorated with education. Covets others’ money. Back to Contents table CHAPTER 6 WAYS OF RASCALS (durjana paddhati) Knave’s inherent nature: 1. akarun`atvam.blogspot. continues to be fierce and frightening. 2. Here. 4. Fight without reason. women. durjanah parihartavyo vidyaya alamkrutoo api san man`iinaa bhuushitam sarpaha kim asau na bhayamkaraha. 3.html (20 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM tad dhiiro bhava vittavatsu krupan`aam vruttim vruthaa maa kruthaaha kuupe pas`ya payoo nidhaav api ghat`oo gruhn`aati tulyam jalam tvam eva caatakaadhaaro' siiti kesham na gocarah kim ambhoda varaasmaakam kaarpan1yooktam pratiikshase ree ree! caataka saavadhaana manasaa mitra kshashh s`ruuyataam ambhodaa bhavo vasanti gagane sarvee api naitaadrus`aam kecid vrusht`ibhir aardrayanti vasudham garjanti kecid vruthaa yam yam pas`yasi tasya tasya puratoo maa bruuhi diimvacam. Lack of compassion. 2.html (21 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . “ an assertive and strong person as conceitful. “ a moderate sweet conversationist as a humble pie. “ a good orator as talkative chatterer.blogspot. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM 1. “ a warrior as cruel person. jaadyam hriimati gan`yate vrata s`ucau dambhaha s`ucau kaitavam s`uure nirghrun`ataa munau vimatitaa dainyam priyaalaapini tejasvini avaliptataa mukharataa vaktavya as`aktihi sthire tat ko naama gun`ee bhaveet sa gun`iinaam yoo durjanair na amkitaha If we have we do not need … … … … … … … … … … … … Covetousness other bad qualities Miserliness sins Truth penance Clean mind sacred bath Amity physical strength Divinity ornaments lobhas` ceed agun`eena kim pis`unataa yadi asti kim paatakau satyam ceet tapasaa ca kim s`uci manoo yadi asti tiirtheena kim saujanyam yadi kim baleena mahimaa yadi asti kim mand`anaihi sad vidyaa yadi kim dhanair apayas`oo yadi asti kim mrutyunaa Seven painful thorns: http://bhartruhariyb. Treats a modest person as a dullard. “ clean person as dress-crazy. 5. 8.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. 4. “ a self-realised introvert ascetic as an imbecile.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. 7. “ a pious person as a hypocrite. 6. 3. It is difficult to satisfy the employer in carrying out occupations of “service”. dud and dumb. Wife past youth. s`as`ii divasa dhuusaro galita yauvanaa kaaminii saro vigata vaarijam mukham anaksharam svaakruteau prabhur dhana paraayan`aam satata durgatam sajjano nrupaamgan`aam gatam khalo manasi sapta s`alyaani mee! The poet makes a worldly observation of kings.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM 1. 2. Chaterer. do not distinguish between 2. 3. they touch the fire. ready to take orders. Person of a bad descendence. Covetous and Greedy king. Wicked and faction ridden vassals. This is for the benefit of and hesitate to burn their hands. Timid. if he bears and endures. 3. it applies to all bosses. 1. Difficulties for virtuous persons. masters. sacrifices pour clarified butter and small pieces of to satiate the fire God. if he lacks endurance. when angry. But the fire God will not deliberately. They treat a servant as 1. 6. Inefficient. 4. Faded dust-ridden moon.blogspot. employers. The poet uses a metaphor: Ascetics performing wood in the fire. 5. 5. Disobedient. 4. if he does not talk much. if accidentally or na kas`cic can`d`a kopaanaam aatmiiyo naama bhuubhujaam hotaaram api juhvaanaam sprusht`oo dahati paavakaha This is a great piece of worldly observation from the poet. Kings. Though he refers to the behaviour of kings. if he stays closer. maunomuukah pravacana pat`ur baat`ulo jalpako vaa dhrusht`ah paars`ve vasati ca sadaa duuratas` caapragalbhah kshaantyaa bhiirur yadi na shate praayas`o naabhijaatah sevaadharmah parama ghano yoginaam apy agamyah well-wishers and traitors. if he talks freely and frankly. Even the greatest ascetics cannot perform to perfection. Falling and greying hair. Ugly and Uneducated face. 6. 2.html (22 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . and superiors. 7. udbhaasitaakhila khalasya vis`rumkhalasya praag jaata vistruta nijaadhama karma vrutteau daivaad avaapta vibhavasya gusha dvisho'sya niicasya gocara gatau sukham aapyate http://bhartruhariyb. if he maintains a distance. Devotion to the Lord. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM The poet discusses two types of friendship. like a shadow in the morning which is very long and becomes negligible by midday. Fear of illfamy. Appreciation of good qualities of others. Friendship between two bad persons (or one good person and another bad person) starts ostentatiously and fails at the end. Desire for one’s own wife. Humility before the preceptor.html (23 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . Capability to control oneself (self control) Alienation from rascals vaamchaa sajjana samgatau para gun`ee priitir http://bhartruhariyb.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. 2.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. Addiction to learn.blogspot. “ between two rascals. in whom the following qualities reside: Longing to befriend good persons. Friendship between two good persons. aarambha gurvii kshayieeii kramesha laghvii puraa vruddhimatii ca pas`caat dinasya puurvaardha paraardha bhinnaa chaayeva maitrii khala saj janaanaam mruga miina sajjanaanah trusha jala santosha vihita vruttiinaam lubdhaka dhiivara pis`unaa nishkaarasha vairieeo jagati CHAPTER 7 WAYS OF GENTLEMEN (VIRTUOUS PERSONS) Sujana paddhati Salute to him. 1. Friendship between two good persons starts on a small scale like a shadow in the midday which is very short and stretches to full length by dusk. Open praise in assemblies of good done by others. Inclination for fame. Oratorial power in an Assembly. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM gurau namrataa vidyaayaam vyasanam sva yoshiti ratir looka apavaadaad bhayam bhaktihi s`uulini s`aktir aatma damane samsarga muktihi khale yeshv eete nivasanti nirmala gun`aas teebhyo narebhyoe namaha Following are natural for great persons:-Courage when in danger. 5. pradaanam pracchanam gruham upagate sambhrama vidhii priyam krutvaa maunam.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. 3. Doing good and remaining silent.blogspot. 2. Addiction to learning (particularly scriptures). 4.html (24 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . Valour in battle. vipadi dhairyam atha abhyudaye kshamaa sadasi vaakya pat`utaa yudhi vikramam yas`asi ca abhirucir vyasanam s`rutau prakruti siddham idam hi mhaatmanaam Great Challenges and most difficult convictions and practices = WALKING ON A SWORD: 1. Giving charities and keeping them secret. Not losing balance even when rich. sadasi kathanam ca api upyupakruteehe anutseeko lakshmyaam anabhibhava gandhaaha para kathaaha sataam kenoddisht`am vishamam asidhaaraa vratam idam http://bhartruhariyb. Lack of interest in gossip stories of others. Tolerance when growing and wealthy.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. 4. shines like a pearl. A person befriending a mediocre. falls on a lotus leaf. As delicate as lotus even when wealthy enough to be harsh. 5.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM Natural jewels to good persons. 3. 3. falls in a pearl’s womb. 7. 2. A person who befriends a rascal also gets lost without his name being heard by anybody. it gets lost unnoticed. sampatsu mahataam cittam bhaveet utpala komalam aapatsu ca mahaa s`aila s`ilaa samghaata karkas`am Fate of a drop of water / Fate of an individual A drop of water when it 1. can himself become an achiever. falls on a hot metal. Having truth always on the lips. 6. 2. Loving to kneel down at the feet of the preceptor. As hard as a granite rock when facing dangers and difficulties (they do not lose their courage). 2. Succeeding on one’s own strength. becomes a pearl. Loving to listen to and read scriptures. can be a show.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. Praising the sacrifices made by others. karee s`laaghyas tyaagaha s`irasi guru paada pran`ayitaa mukhee satyaa vaan`ii vijayi bhujayoor viiryam atulam hrudi svacchaa vruttihi s`rutim adhigatham ca s`ravan`ayooho vinaa api ais`varyeen`a prakruti mahataam mamd`anam idam Balance of mind of great persons: 1. santaptaayasi samsthitasya payaso naamaapi na s`ruuyatee http://bhartruhariyb. Clean heart.html (25 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . even when they are devoid of wealth: 1. A person befriending a good person. Working with great prowess.blogspot. but will not achieve anything worthwhile. His idea is. Only one friend. 2. Loving wife. 2. Comment: It does not mean that the writer wants only two Gods or is intolerant to other religions.blogspot.html (26 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . Equally amiable friends both in comforts and hardships. God can be called by any number of names. eko deevaha kes`avo vaa s`ivo vaa hi ekam mitram bhuupatir vaa yatir vaa eko vaasam pattan`ee vaa vanee vaa hi ekaa bhaaryaa sundarii vaa darii vaa namratvee nonnamantaha para gun`a kathanaihi svaan gun`aan khyaapayantaha svaarthaan sampaadayantoo api vitata pruthutaraarambha yatnaaha paraarthe kshaantyaivaakshepa ruukshaakshara mukhara mukhaan durjanaan duhkhayamtaha santaha saas`carya caryaa jagati bahu mataaha kasya na abhyarcaniiyaaha http://bhartruhariyb. be it king or ascetic. At that time Christianity was not prevalent in North India. yah priin`ayeet sucaritaih pitaram sa putro yad bhartur eeva hitam icchati tat kal`atram tan mitram aapadi sukhee ca sama kriyam yad eetat trayam jagati pun`ya krutoo labhantee A balanced person is indifferent to both alternatives or extremes: 1. Loving parents and children. Only one God.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM muktaakaar atayaa tad eeva nalinii patra sthitam raajate amtah saagara s`ukti madhya patitam tan mauktikam jaayate praayeen`aam aadhama madhyam ottama gun`aam samsargatoo jaayate Only the blessed will get all these three: 1. Mohammed was not yet born. be it S`iva or Kees`ava.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. be it in the town or in the forest. 3. 3. Only one dwelling. duura = distance. paroopa kaarisham = do gooders. samruddhibhihi = in spite of abundance. tat jaad`yam that disease. phaloodgamair = In spite of having fruits. taravaha = trees. In spite of abundance and riches. S`aastras = sciences.blogspot. vasanti = live. persons who help others.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. satpurushaah = virtuous persons. kavayoo = poets. |They are not flamboyant. creates great literature. anuddhataaha = Not flamboyant persons. adhipa = lord. vasudha = earth. vasudha adhipa = king. ku pariikshakair = bad EDUCATION IS A HIDDEN SECURE TREASURE. yasya = = of. The great clouds full of water maintain a distance. world. avalambino = maintain. asya nirdhanaha = money less. prabhor = king's. navaambu bhir = in spite of having fresh water. lives with humility and yet remains poor. modest. giraha = vikhyaataaha = famous. they are good samaritans. the poet/writer is like a God! Simile: If a gem tester falters in his assessment and classifies a precious stone as of low value. . vishaye whose. Even devoid of wealth. svabhaava eena = by nature. kut syaaha = it is how. 's. s`abda = sounds. bhavanti namraas taravaha phaloodgamair navaambu bhir duura avalambino ghanaaha anuddhataaha sat purushaah samruddhibhihi svabhaava esha paropakaarishaam bhavanti = will be. = parts of kingdom. S`aastr opaskruta s`abda sundara giraha s`ish`ya pradeya agamaa vikhyaataaha kavayo vasanti vishaye yasya prabhor nirdhanaah tajjaad`yam vasudhaadhip asya kavayas tv artham vina api is`varaaha kut syaaha syuhu kupariiksh`akair mashayo yair jharataha paatitaaha. ghanaaha = clouds. it loses nothing. namraas = bend slightly. virtuous persons work with modesty and unpretentiousness. http://bhartruhariyb. The king is compared to the gem tester. tester. mashayoo = gems. If a scholar who can teach the sciences to his disciples with beautiful words. it is the fault of the king of his country. By their very nature.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. s`ishyaha disciples.html (27 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM words. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM CHAPTER 8 WAYS OF GOOD SAMARITANS (Paroopakaara paddhati) CHARACTER OF good samaritans Trees bearing heavy load of fruits bend slightly. upaskruta = explained by. renowned. com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. Person devoid of education is like a beast.html (28 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . Gives us comfort and luxury. 9. 8. If we have we do not need Endurance Protective cover Anger Enemy Co-legal heirs Fire Good friend Medicines Knave Snake Education Money Shame. 2. bashfulness. Goddess of goddesses. 4. Only a purified language and speech adorns a person.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001.blogspot. Teacher of the Teachers. Hidden money. Enhances our beauty. All other ornamentation will degenerate. http://bhartruhariyb. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM It cannot be seen by a thief. A close relative when we go abroads. Worshipped by kings. Day and night provides comfort and strength. 7. 5. Baths with cosmetics and flowers. Hair dressing and styles. hartur yaati na gocaraha kim s`am pushshaati yat sarvadaa'py ardhibhyaha pratipaadya maanam anis`am praapnooti vruddhi paraam kalpaantesh`v api na prayaati nidhanam vidyaakhyam antardhanam yeshaha taan prati maanam ujjhata nrupaaha kas tahi saha spardhatee Real beautifiers are not: necklaces shining like moon. 3. vidyaa naama narasya ruupam adhikam pracchanna guptha dhanam vidyaa bhogakarii yas`ah sukhakarii vidyaa guruun`am guruau vidyaa bandhujano vides`a gamane vidyaa paraa devataa vidyaa raajasu puujyate na hi dhanam vidyaa vihiinaha pas`uhu. keyuuraan` na bhuush`ayanti purusham haaraa na candrojjvalaa na snanam na vilepanam na kusumam na alamkrutaa muurdhajah vaan`y ekaa samalamkaroti purusham yaa sanskrutaa dhaaryate kshiiyante khalu bhuushashaan`anii satatam vaag bhuushan`am bhuushan`am Education: 1. Gives us fame. 6. to knaves 4.html (29 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM .to good persons 5.to kings 6. Friendship with good persons: Remedies disease. krodho'sti ced dehinah gnaatis` ced analena kim.to scholars 7. humility Jewels and Ornaments Poetic power Kingdom ksha`aantis` cet kavacena kim. kim dhanair vidyaa'navadyaa yadi vriid`aa cet kim bhuushashn`au sukavitaa yady asti raajyena kim A virtuous person shows: 1. purifies language. shows path of greatness and honour. valour . affection .BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. brings fame. love . yadi suhrud divyaushadham kim phalam kim sarpair yadi durjanaah. There is nothing which friendship with good persons will not do.to preceptors 8.to his own people 2.to wives daakshin`yam svajane dayaa parijane s`auryam sadaa durjane priitihi saadhujane nayo nrupa jane vidvaj jane ca aarjavam s`auryam s`atru janee kshamaa guru janee kaantaa jane dhrusht`ataa ye ca ivam purushaah kalaasu kus`alaas teshve eva loka sthitau.to sevants 3. prevents from sinning.blogspot. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM Modesty. strengthens actions. honesty . kim aribhihi. kindness . endurance . jaad`yam dhiyoo harati simcati vaaci satyam maanonnatim dis`ati http://bhartruhariyb. tolerance . gifting and rewarding .com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. ----.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. The achievers. The mediocre. do not take up any task.html (30 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . they overcome tireless http://bhartruhariyb. aprehending hurdles.blogspot. if they encounter hindrances. They have a body of fame and reputation. They have no fear of old age and death. suunuau sac caritam satii priyatamaa svaamii prasaadonmukhaam snighdam mitram avamcakaha parijanoo nauklees`a lees`am manah aakaaro ruciram sthiras` ca vibhavo vidyaavadaath mukham tusht`ee visht`apa kasht`a haarieei harau sampraapyate dehinaa praan`aaghaataan nivruttau para dhana haranee shyamam satya vaakyam kaale s`aktyaa pradaamyuvati jana kathaa muuka bhaavam pareeshaam trushshaa srooto vibhamgo gurushu ca vinayam sarva bhuuta anukampaa saamaanyam sarva s`aastreshv anuphata vidhau s`reyasaam esha panthaah ---. 3. The poet classifies task managers into three groups.---This piece is optimistic and motivative. 2. 1.----. jayanti te sukrutino rasa siddhaaha kaviis`varaaha naasti teeshaam yas`ahkaaye jaraa maran`ajam bhayam.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. Poets: Great poets. by their works. have become great accomplishers. Repeated obstructions. retreat and abandon the task. do not stop if they face difficulties. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM paapam apaakaroti ceetaha prasaadayati dikshu tanooti kiirtihi sat samgatihi kathaya kim na karooti pumsaam. The timid. BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. 3. 2. 2. Publicises good qualities. Plans and advises what is good.html (31 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM .com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. Prevents from doing evil deeds. 4. s`rotram s`rutena iva na kumd`alena daaneena paan`ir na tu kamkan`eena vibhaati kaayaha karun`aa paraan`aam paropakaarair na tu candaneena Qualities of a good friend. 3. 5. Ears get decorated by listening to and reading scriptures and not by ear-rings. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM and attain their goals. 4. Hands get decorated by charity and not by gold bangles. Befriends even during hardships. paapaan nivaarayati yojayate hitaaya guhyam niguuhati gun`aan prakat`iikaroti aapadgatam ca na jhaati dadaati kaale san mitra lakshan`am idam http://bhartruhariyb. Keeps secrets. Hence tirelessness and perseverence is the key.blogspot. Body shines by compassion and helping others and not through sandalwood. praarabhyate na khalu vighna bhayena niicaihi praarabhya vighna vihataa viramanti madhyaaha vighnau punah punar api pratihanyamaanaaha praarabdham uttama janaa na parityajanti What are real jewels to humans? 1. as per great preceptors: 1. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM pravadanti santaha. only when such help does not hurt their own programs. the poet does not know what to call him.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. Ordinary persons help others.blogspot. 2. 4. when milk and water live together.html (32 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . Both enjoy peace. 1. when water is added to it. 3. Good samaritans do not wait for being asked to help. kshiireshaatmagatodakaaya hi gushaa dattaa puraa te'khilaa kshiirottaapam avekshya tena payasaa svaatmaa krus`aanau hutah gantuh paavakam unmanas tad abhavad drusht`vaa tu mitraapadh yukth tena jalena s`aamyati satah maitrii punas tv iidrus`ii itaha svapiti kees`avaha kulam itas tadiiya dvishaam itas` ca s`aran`aarthiinaam http://bhartruhariyb. Demons hinder and injure the programmes of others. Good persons help others. 3. The clouds rain. padmaakaram dinakaro vikacii karooti camdroo vikaasayati kairava cakravaalam naabhyarthito jaladharo'pi jalam dadaati santaha svayam parahitee vihitaabhiyogaaha Four types of men: 1. Milk also jumps into fire. when it finds the milk boiling and in danger. etee satpurushaaha paraartha ghat`akaaha svaarthaan parityajya ee saamaanyaas tu paraartham udyama bhrutah svaartha avirodhena ye tee amii maanusha raakshasaaha parhitam svaarthaaya nighnamti ye ye tu ghnamti nirarthakam parhitam tee kee na jaaniimahee Friendship between Milk and water 1. 4. 2. The Sun blooms the lotuses.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. Milk lends its good qualities to water. 3. Water jumps into fire. Persons purposelessly hurting others goals and taks. for carrying out their own programmes. 2. even by sacrificing their own programs. The moon blooms the water-lilies. unable to bear the danger to its friend (water). FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM s`ikharin`aam gan`aaha s`eratee ito api bad`abaanalaha saha samasta shvartakair aho vitatam uurjitam bhara saham sindhoor vapuhu trushn`aam chindhi bhaja kshamaam jahi madam paapee ratim maa kruthaaha satyam bruuhi anuyaahi saadhu padaviim seevasva vidvat janam maanyaan maanaya vidvisho api anunaya prakhyaapaya pras`rayam kiirtim paalaya duhkhitee kuru dayaam etat satah cesht`itam manasi vacasi kaayee pun`ya piiyuusha puurn`aaha tribhuvanam upakaara s`reen`ibhihi priin`ayantaha para gun`a paramaan`uun parvatiikrutya nityam nija hrudi vikasamtaha samti santaha kiyantaha kim teena hema girin`aa rajataadrishaa vaa yatraas`ritaas` ca taravas taravas ta eva manyaamhe malayam eva yad aas`rayeen`a kamkola nimba kat`ujaa api candanaah syuau CHAPTER 9 WAYS OF COURAGE dhairya paddhati http://bhartruhariyb.blogspot.html (33 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM .com/2006/07/education-ethics-and.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. Sleeps on floor. 5.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. King – Forgiveness and tolerance 8. 6. First instalment. 4. The poet gives some examples: 1. they received precious stones. 2. Ascetic – Inirritability. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM Courageous persons. for one and all. deserving expenditure. He sleeps on luxurious beds. 7.html (34 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM .Gentle and politeness. Survives on vegetables. Scholar – Humility and modesty. will not withdraw from it unless it is fully accomplished. Wears superior garments. Valor – Controlled and modulated tongue. when once they take up a task. consider or count the happiness or the hurdles in the process. ratnair mhaabdhee stututur na devaa na bheejiree bhiima visheen`a bhiitim sudhaam vinaa na parayur viraamam na nis`citaarthaad viramamti dhiiraaha An accomplisher of tasks enjoys comforts and endures hardships while making his efforts. Wears rags. kvacit pruthviis`ayyaah kvacid api ca paryamka s`ayanaha kvacic chaakahaarah kvacid api ca s`aalyodana rucihi kvacit kanthaadhaarii kvacid api ca divyaambaradharoo manasvii kaaryaarthii na gan`ayati duhkham na ca sukham The poet identifies real jewels to a person in different states of body. Money – Well considered. Second instalment. 4. 3. 2.Unbiasedness http://bhartruhariyb. they received threatening poisonous fire. 3. Heaven’s Gods started shaking up the sea of Milk with the object of deriving immortalising nectar from it. Till they derived the immortalising nectar they continued the effort without intermissions.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. the poet gives the following examples: 1. In support of this theme. He does not care. mind and occupations. They were not taken aback by the fierce fumes. 1. Knowledge – Relief. 2. Ethics . character is the best ornament of ornaments. 3.blogspot. Wealth . At all times. Devors sweet and delicious savories. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM ais`varyasya vibhuushasham sujanataa s`auryasya vaak samyamoo gnaan api upapas`amaha s`rutasya vinayoo vittasya paatree vyayaha akroodhas tapasaha kshamaa prabhavitur dharmasya nirvyaajataa sarveshaam api sarva kaaran`am idam s`iilam param bhuushan`am. Let the Goddess of wealth arrive and accumulate. the ethically steadfast persons adhere to the path of justice. Let the moralists may praise or blame and criticise.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001.html (35 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . http://bhartruhariyb. The poet gives some examples: 1.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. come what may. nindantu niiti nipun`aa yadi vaa stuvantu lakshmihi samaavis`atu gacchatu vaa yatheesht`am adyaiva vaa maran`am astu yugaamtaree vaa nyaayyaat pathaha pravicalamti padam na dhiiraaha.blogspot. 3. Let the death be now itself or at the end of an age. Even under most trying circumstances. or leave. They donot deviate even a foot from it. 2. Commander: Brihaspati (Planet Jupiter). netaa yasya bruhaspatau praharan`am vajram suraaha sainikaaha svargoo durgam anugrhaha kila harer airaavatoo vaaran`aha http://bhartruhariyb.html (36 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . it is as hard as a diamond. 6.) 3. 2. Fort: Heaven itself. Weapon : Vajram (though made from thigh bone of an ascetic called Dadhiici. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM CHAPTER 1 WAYS OF FATE daiva paddhati bhagnaas`asya karamd`a pimdita tanor mlaanendriyasya kshudhaa krutvaakhur vivaram svayam nipatitoo nakth mukhee bhoginam truptas tat pis`itena satvaram asau tenaiva yaatam yathaa lokaam pas`yata daivam eva hi nrusham vruddhau kshaye kaaran`am Procrastination is a person’s greatest enemy within. the Lord of the Heaven. 4. Compassion and grace from: God S`iva. the poet quotes the example of Indra.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. 5. There is no relative which is equal to effort and perseverence. called: Vajram. Vehicle: Iravatam.blogspot. He has everything to win battles and despite such strength. Examples given for the strength: 1. One must surrender to God. Army: Gods themselves. aalasyam hi manushyaan`aam s`ariirasthoo mahaan ripuhu naasti udyama samoo bandhuhu kurvaan`oo na avasiidati chinno'pi rohati tar kshiieeo'py upaciiyate punas` candrah iti vimrus`antah santah santapyante na duaukheshu The poet displays a fatalistic outlook. He says that there is no use of depending one one’s own strength and prowess.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. In support of the argument. he loses. Hence. a divine elephant. the result and future depends on past acts. says that we should do things only after considering the pros and cons. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM iti ais`varya balaanvitoo api balabhid bhagnaha paraih samgare tad vyaktam nanu daivam eeva s`aran`am dhig dhig vruthaa paurusham The poet though adopts a fatalistic stance.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. a large heavy palm fruit fell on his head and broke his head. appear to be stronger than even the intellectual persons. Both elephants and serpents get caught and confined. Even greatmen were not exempt from the vicissitudes of the fate. In support of his argument. 2. he sits under a palmyrah tree. 1. ravi nis`aakara yoor graha piid`anaha gaja bhujamgamayoor api bandhanam matimataam ca vilookya daridrataam vidhir aho balavaan iti mee matihi. apply their mind.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. the mishaps accompany him. http://bhartruhariyb. when considered. The Sun and the moon get eclipsed and lose their luster. He argues that wherever an ill-fated person goes. He narrates the story of a bald headed person: The bald headed person was suffering from the heat of the Sun’s rays. The poet explains the fate of an unfortunate person who has been let down by the God. To get relief from the scorching Sunlight.blogspot. therefore. AT the same moment. karmaayattam phalam pumsaha buddhihi karmaanusaarin`ii tathaa api sudhiyaa bhaavyam suvicaarya iva kurvataa. The destiny and deprivation. kharvaat`oo divases`varasya kiran`ahi santaad`itoo mastakee vaamchan des`am anaatapam vidhi vas`aat taalasya muulam gataha tatraapi asya mahaaphaleena patataa bhagnam sas`abdam s`iraha praayo gacchati yatra daiva hatakas tatraiva yaanti aapadah The poet wonders about the invincibility of the fate.html (37 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . Intelligent persons should. The intellect thinks and acts in tune with the past acts. the poet quotes the following examples. His arguments: For men (no gender intended). The God S`hiva is the destroyer of the Universe. The Sun God shuttles the skies tirelessly. patram naiva yadaa kariira vit`ape dosho vasantasya kim noluuko api avalookate yadi divaa suuryasya kim duushan`am dhaaraa naiva patanti caataka mukhee meghasya kim duushan`am yat puurvam vidhinaa lalaat`a likhith tan maarjitum kaha kshamah CHAPTER 11WAYS OF PAST ACTIONS(karma paddhati) namasyaamo devaan nanu hatavidhes tee api vas`agaa vidhir vandyam so api pratiniyata karmaika phaladam phalam karmaayattam yadi kim amarau kim ca vidhinaa namas tat karmabhyo vidhir api na yebhyam prabhavati EVEN GODS ARE SLAVES OF THE ALL CONTROLLING "ACTION" (Based on beliefs of Hinduism of 7c A. Creation is compared to a pottery. All the four Gods have undertaken arduous tasks only because the Supreme "Action (Karma)" has compelled them to perform the duties entrusted by it.) Brahma is the Creator. turtle. There are ten chief incarnations: Fish. to facilitate re creation. a perfect man.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. brahmaa yena kulaalavan niyamito brhmaaooa bhaashooodare visheeur yena das`aavataara ghane kshipto mhaa samkat`e rudro yena kapaala paashi put`ake bhikshaat`amkaaritah suuryo bhraamyati nityam eva gagane tasmai namah karmashe naivaakrutau phalati naivaa kulh na s`iilh vidyaapi naiva na ca yatna krutaapi sevaa bhaagyaani puurva tapasaa khalu samcitaani kaale phalanti purushasya yathaiva vrukshaah http://bhartruhariyb.blogspot.html (38 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . Whenever demons caused great hardships to smaller Gods. a 100% demonstrator of God. Destroyer of evil. hog. a short person. he lives in a graveyard and begs food using a skull. Vishshu took incarnations on earth.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. an angry archer.D. The God Vishshu is the protector. half lion half man. Ordinarily. He has been entrusted the job of a potter. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM srujati taavad as`eesha gun`akaram purusha ratnam alamkaran`am bhuvaha tad api tat kshan`a bhamgi karoti ceed ahaha kasht`am apan`ditataa vidheeh. 4. 1. In the midst of an ocean (say Bermuda triangle!) 7. 3. 6. In the engulfing flames.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and.blogspot. In the forest.html (39 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM .----. The fate’s vagaries are beyond anybody’s strength. In the midst of enemies. 8. In the battle field. 4. While in dire straits. While sleeping. 9. http://bhartruhariyb. 1. 3. If a person wants to enjoy desired results.---. On the cliff of a mountain.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. vanee ran`ee s`atru jalaagni madhyee mahaarn`avee parvata mastakee vaa suptam pramattam vishama sthitam vaa rakshanti pun`yaani puraakrutaani ---. Turns a scholar into an ignoramus. In the swirling waters. It makes a docile person a rascal. 2. He also believes that accumulated good and bad acts follow a person in succeeding births and determine his fate. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM The poet believes in the rebirth. 2. Converts divine nectar into poison immediately. The good deeds protect him whereever he is. The poet gives a list of such situations: 1. the Goddess Bhagavati should be approached and worshipped. 5. yaa saadhuuhs` ca khalaan karoti vidusho muurkhaan hitaan dveshin`aha pratyaksam kurutee parooksham amrutam haalahalam tat kshan`aat taam aaraadhaya sat kriyaam bhagavatiim bhoktum phalam vaamchitam hee saadhoo vyasanair gun`eeshu vipuleeshv aasthaam vruthaa maa kruthaaha. Makes visible and direct. While not attentive.---The poet argues that getting worried is wasteful. whatever is invisible and indirect. He says that the fruition of past acts is invincible. 2. It burns heart. Turns a high-charactered person into a rascal. Gun`avad agun`avad vaa kurvataa kaaryam aadau parin`atir avadhaaryaa yatnataha pamd`iteena atirabhasa krutaanaam karman`aam aavipatter bhavati hrudaya dahii s`alya tulyoo vipaakam. 2. He gives no value to our efforts. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM The poet sounds fatalistic. 2. Climb great cliffs and Mounts. He cooks gingely seeds in a vessel studded with precious stones. Converts a ready to fructify acts into unattainables. 4. Uses sandalwood as firewood. it will not happen in spite of whatever we do.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and.blogspot. He says that if a thing is destined not to happen. 3. Its play can do anything. Uses a gold plough to plant calotropis seeds. he gives the folowing examples: 1.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. This the learned persons by constant efforts understand. sthaalyaam vaid`huurya mayyaam pacati tilakan`aams` candanair indhanair aghau sauvarn`air laamgalaagrair vilikhati vasudhaam arka muulasya hetooho chitvaa karpuura khamd`aan vruttim iha kurute kodravaan`aam samantaat praapyemaam karma bhuumim na carati manujoo yas topa manda bhaagyaha The poet is as usual fatalistic. he gave as futile: 1. The poet gives marvellous examples: 1.html (40 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . nobody can stop it. The poet deplores the ways of an ill-fated person. Dive in seas. List of the efforts. Its arrows are sharp and piecing. 3. Powders camphor pieces and makes: In this land of great actions of penance. To support the idea. If it is destined to happen. http://bhartruhariyb. Annihilate enemies in battles. the foolish person does not use his time to contemplate on God and the goals of human life. Learn all arts and skills. Engage in commerce.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. He is fatalistic in this verse. bhiimam vanam bhavati tasya puram pradhaanam sarvo janaam svajanataam upayaati tasya krutsnaa ca bhuur bhavati sannidhi ratna puurn`aa yasyaasti puurva sukruth vipulam narasya ko laabhoo gun`eesamgamaha kim asukmh praajmetarau samgatau kaa haanau samaya cyutir nipun`ataa kaa dharma tatvee ratau kaha s`uuro vijiteendriyam priyatamaa kaa anuvrataa kim dhanam vidyaa kim sukham apravaasa gamamraajyam kim aagnaa phalam apriya vacana daridrau priya vacana dhanaaoohyau sva daara paritusht`au para parivaada nivruttau kvacit kvacin man`ooitaa vasudhaa Fire when inverted. 6. If a person has accumulated credits from benevolence. 5. kadarthitasya api hi dhairya vrutteer na s`akyate dhairya gun`aha pramaarsht`um adhomukhasya api krutasya vahneer na adhaha s`ikhaa yaati kadaacid eva http://bhartruhariyb. flares upwards only. it becomes a great town.html (41 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM 4.blogspot. even if forest is its dwelling. agriculture and service. All the residents become his own people. his home and premises abound in gems and precious stones. Whatever he does.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. A composed person does not lose his courage. Fly like a kite. emphasizes the importance of “the fruits of good acts of a person from his previous births”. majjatv ambhasi yaatu meeru s`ikharam s`atruh jayatv aahave vaan`ijyam krushi seevanee ca sakalaa vidyaam kalaam s`ikshataam aakaas`a vipulam prayaatu khagavat krutvaa prayatam param na abhaavyam bhavatiiha karma vas`ato bhaavyasya naas`am kutaha The poet believes in determinism. He should not have greed.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM * One man can conquer the whole world! He must have the following qualities: 1. 2. Doesn't one Sun light the whole Earth? ekenaapi hi s`uuresha paadaakraanth mahiitalam kriyate bhaaskaren`aiva sphaara sphurita tejasaa * vahnis tasya jalaayate jala nidhau kulyaayate tat kshashaan meruau svalpa s`ilaayate mrugapatau sadyaha kuramgaayate vyaaloo maalya gun`aayatee visha rasah piiyuusha varshaayate yasyaamge'khila loka vallabhatamam s`iilam samunmiilati lajjaa gun`augha jananiih jananiim iva svaam atyanta s`uddha hrudayaam anuvartamaanaam tejasvinah sukham asuun api santyajanati satya vrata vyasanino na punaha pratignaam INTRODUCTION AND FAQs ON VAIRAAGYA S`ATAKAM http://bhartruhariyb. Kaantaa kat`aaksha vis`ikhaa na lunanti yasya citth na nirdhati kipa krus`a anu taapaha karshanti bhuuri vishayaas` ca na lobha paas`air loka trayaha jayati krutsnam idh sa dhiiraha Even one true warrior is sufficient to conquer the whole world.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. He should not be moved by the penetrating rays of the kindly rays emanating from women's eyes.html (42 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM .blogspot. com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. particularly those who are addicted to vices like narcotics and alcohol. The poet extols the virtues of renunciation and laments about his own weaknesses BRIEF OUTLINE http://bhartruhariyb.html (43 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . INTRODUCTORY PRAYER CHAPTER 2.). The contents were the personal experiences of Bhartruhari who went through the whole hell. Krishna preaches reluctant Arjuna to fight a battle.000 verses (approx. CONDEMNATION OF LUST CHAPTER 3: DELINEATION OF RELINQUISHMENT OF SENSUAL PLEASURES The poet is extremely critical about his surrender to desires. Gita is preceptary. its lyrical and poetic qualities will be less. a person may lose his reason and become superstitious. Vairagya Satakam is 'reflective' and 'remoreseful'.blogspot. The contents of Gita are only priestly dialogues. Though great men like Gandhi. VISHAYA PARITYAAGA VID`AMBANAMU CHAPTER NAME IN ENGLISH CHAPTER 1. Gita contains 714 verses and Bhaarata contains 115.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. Though it is said that Gita motivates people to 'action'. literal value and beauty of selection of words. which is an epic. the poet preaches himself. Naturally. Vairaagya S`atakam contains only 100 verses. I feel that Bhartruhari can change the lives of people suffering this hell of the materialistic world (often without cognisance and occasionally knowingly). The Sanskrit phrases used have great charm. If at all there is any preaching. Tilak et al claimed that Gita changed their lives. VAIRAAGYA S`ATAKAM HUNDRED VERSES CODE OF RENUNCIATION CONTENTS CHAPTER CHAPTER 1: PRAARTHANA CHAPTER 2: TRUSHN`AA DUUSHAN`AM CHAPTER 3. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM Vairaagya S`atakam Bhagavadgita comparison Can we compare Vairaagya S`atakam and Bhagavad Gita? Bhagavad Gita is a part of Maha Bharata. The poet discusses the actions of an ascetic and wants to be in Union with the Supreme Spirit. Moon adorning the head of S'iva radiates like an ornament. the word God can be applied to Gods of all religions. The poet makes a critical comparison of what is eternal and what is ephemeral. Eliminates the darkness from hearts filled with infinite attachments. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM CHAPTER 4: YACGNAA (YACHANA KHAND`ANAM) CHAPTER 4: CONDEMNATION OF BEGGING The poet is extremely critical about begging for money at the doorsteps of stingy barons. CHAPTER 5: DEPICTION OF CHAPTER 5: BHOOGAASTHIRATA VARN`ANAM TRANSIENCE OF LUXURIES CHAPTER 6: KAALA MAHIMAA VARN`ANAM CHAPTER 7: YATI NRUPATI SAMVAADAM CHAPTER 8: MANAS SAMBOODHANA NIYAMANAM CHAPTER 9: NITYA ANITYA VASTU VICAARAM CHAPTER 10: S`IVAARCANAM CHAPTER 6: GREATNESS OF FATE CHAPTER 7: ASCETIC VS KING DEBATE CHAPTER 8: ADDRESSING AND REGULATING MIND CHAPTER 9: ETERNAL TRANSIENT ENQUIRY CHAPTER 10: WORSHIP OF SIVA (S`iva) CHAPTER 11: ACTIONS OF AN ASCETIC CHAPTER 11: AVADHUUTA CARYA CHAPTER 1: (PRAARTHANA) INTRODUCTORY PRAYER SANSKRIT 1.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. Though he uses the word 'S`iva. In the last verse.blogspot. He shines at the anterior end of the wick. http://bhartruhariyb. S'iva destroys sensual pleasure (compared to moths). The poet longs for worship of S`iva.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and.html (44 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . he bids farewell to the five elements. The poet compares himself with arrogant rulers and condemns their greed and condescending behaviour The poet introverts and addresses his mind on the vagaries of pleasures and to discipline it. The poet compares him to a lamp enkindled by the flame of knowledge which resides in the heart of the ascetics. This is a masterpiece of example of a decent death. The poet is extremely vexed and concerned with the transience of luxuries and cautions humans to be wary. cuud`ottaasita-candra-caaru-kalikaa-caicacchikhaa-bhaasvaro liilaa-dagdha-vilola-kaama-s`alabhau s`reeyodas`aagree sphuran | antau-sphuurjad-apaara-moha-timira-praag-bhaaram uccaat`ayan s`veetau-sadmani yoginaa vijayatee gnaana-pradiipo harau ENGLISH This verse describes Lord Shiva. The poet is astonished by the absolute control of Fate on a person's behaviour and life. At the same time he extols the virtues of bhikshaas`anam (Food obtained by begging for alms). 5. bhraantam dees`am aneeka-durga-vishamam praaptam na kimcit phalam tyaktvaa jaati-kulaabhimaanam ucitam seevaa kritaa nishphalaa | bhuktam maana-vivarjitam para-griheeshv aas`amkayaa kaakavat trishii jrimbhasi paapa-karma-niratee(pis`unee) naadyaapi santushyasi 2 3. 3. Like a crow he ate in the houses of others out of greed. all the minerals found in the Mainaka Mountain. He crossed oceans. He excavated ground to discover treasures. khalaalaapausaud`haukatham api tad-aaraadhanaparairnigrihyaantar-baashpaa hasitam api s`uunyeena manasaa | krito vitta-stambha-pratihata-dhiyaam aijalir api tvam aas`ee moghaas`ee kima aparam ato nartayasi maam 4 5. 4. amiishaa praan`aanaam tulita-bisinii-patrapayasaa kritee kim naasmaabhir vigalita-viveekair vyavasitam | yad-aad`hyaanaam agree dravin`a-mada-nausaajiamanasaam kritam viita-vriid`air nija-gun`a-kathaa-paatakam api 5 The poet repents: 'For the sake of saving these transient lives.blogspot.I He wandered inaccessible forests and forts. O Desire! He addresses the greed that it only multiplies and does not get satiated. This verse also deals with unfulfilled desires and greed.html (45 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . Tried to please kings and the rich. foregoing self respect.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. He sacrificed his pride and served the rich. He could not get a cent. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM CHAPTER 2: CONDEMNATION OF LUST (TRUSHN`AA DUUSHAN`AM) SANSKRIT 2. 1. Spent nights meditating and reciting mantras in grave yards. 2.is there any foolish thing which is not done by us? We acquired the sin of selfpraise before the wealthy arrogant persons. He urges the greed to satisfy itself and be happy http://bhartruhariyb. He describes what he did to quench his greed. ENGLISH The poet is disgusted with his own desire and greed. He blowed with fire.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. utkhaataa nidhi-s`amkayaa kshiti-talaa dhmaataa gireer dhaatavo nistiirn`au saritaa patir napatayo yatneena santoshitau| mantraaraadhana-tat-pariia manasaa niitaus`mas`aanee nis`au praaptau kaan`a-varaat`ako'pi na mayaa trishii sakaamaa bhava 3 4. there was no alternative.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. The poet abstained family pleasures. The poet expresses his vexation with the worldly pleasures. bhogaa na bhuktaa vayam eeva bhuktaas tapo na taptaa vayam eeva taptau| kaalo na yaato vayam eeva yaataastrishn`aa na jiirn`aa vayam eeva jiirn`au7 8. Besides. balibhir mukham aakraantam paliteenaamkitaa s`irau | gaatraan`i s`ithilaayantee trishn`aikaa tarun`aayatee 8 8A. He says: "We have not enjoyed the pleasures. Consequently. undergo a number of hardships. The poet had borne insults as there was no other go in the circumstances. Ascetics during the course of their penance. Enduring the heat and cold took place in the course of outdoor work for earning money. the poet was not entitled to and did not receive the benefits of the penance.blogspot. The poet has also done all these. We are exhausted by the desire and greed. such as exposure to vagaries of climate. The poet laments that everything except 'desire and lust' is worn out by old age. Wrinkles on the face! Gray hair! Loose and feeble limbs! Lust alone is young! 7. as he was serving the wealthy masters. They forego pleasures of family by renunciation.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM 6. We have not spent the time. The poet regulated his breath and meditated on money and not on the feet of God. The pleasures enjoyed us. The time has spent us out. The penance burnt us up. kshaantam na kshamayaa gruhocita-sukham tyaktam na santoshataha sod`ho duùsaha-s`iita-taapa-pavana-klees`o na taptaa tapau | dhyaatam vittam ahar-nis`am nityamita-praan`air na s`ambhoù padam tat-tat-karma kritam yad eeva munibhis tais tais phalair vamcitaha6 This verse also reflects a repenting mood. This verse also deals with repentence. viveeka-vyaakos`ee vidadhati samee s`aamyati trishaa parishvamgee tumgee prasaratitaraa saa parin`ataa | jaraajiirn`ais`varya-grasana-gahanaaksheepakripan`astrishaapaatraa yasyaa bhavati marutaam apy adhipatau http://bhartruhariyb. The ascetics bear insults and external stimulii. We have not performed any penance.html (46 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . The poet compares himself with an ascetic. Desire and greed are not exhausted. The endurance was not due to conquering of senses and emotions. for a different purpose. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM 9.html (47 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . the ignorant body is surprised at the very thought of death.blogspot.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. Eyes are blurred and wet. aas`aa naama nadii manoratha-jalaa trishn`aataramgaakulaa raaga-graahavatii vitarka-vihagaa dhairya-drumadhvaasinii | mohaavarta-sudustaraatigahanaa prottumga-cintaatat`ii tasyaupara-gataa vis`uddham alaso nandanti yogiis`varau 10 Desire to enjoy exhausted. Can stand up only with crutches. 9 10. Kindhearted friends were gone. Ego and sense of prestige dried up.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. CHAPTER 3: DELINEATION OF RELINQUISHMENT OF SENSUAL PLEASURES SANSKRIT ENGLISH http://bhartruhariyb. Yet. nivrittaa bhogeecchaa purusha-bahu-maano'pi galita samaanausvar-yaatau sapadi suhrido jiivita-samaha| s`anair yasht`y utthaanaa ghana-timira-ruddhee ca nayanee aho muud`haha kaayas tad api maran`aapaayacakitaha. na samsaarotpannam caritam anupas`yaami kus`alam vipaakaha pun`yaanaam janayati bhayaa mee vimris`ataha | mahadbhihi pun`yaughais` cira-parigrihiitaas` ca vishayaa mahanto jaayantee vyasanam iva daatum vishayin`aam 11 The acts and experiences of home. ultimately coming to a naught.html (48 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM .com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. We are unable to forego the sensual pleasures which were not experienced in the past. avas`yam yaataaras` cirataram ushitvaapi vishayaa viyogee ko bheedas tyajati na jano yat svayam amuun | vrajantaha svaatantryaad atula-paritaapaaya manasaha svayam tyaktaa hi eetee s`ama-sukham anantam vidadhati 12 13. The poet laments our own misfortune of ceaselessly contemplating on the mansions of desires built in our minds. Even good deeds and the accompanying honour appear to be generating fear. 12. family and the worldly affairs do not appear to me to be safe and comforting. lakes and build gardens around the mansions of desires and engage ourselves in a fruitless play. From their eyes tears of happiness roll down. much misery results. Without a semblance of pain and awareness.Things such as happy family life. The whole tenure of life is lost in the process. appear to me to be causing misery. not being enjoyed now and there is no hope of being received in future. why should a person wait till they go? A person who relinquishes enjoyments on his own volition gets greater peace and endless joy. The poet envies the fortunate wise ascetics who live in mountain caves and contemplate on the supreme spirit. Birds fearlessly sit on their laps and drink the drops of tears. We dig wells. wise people know that enjoyments are like vices and are worth relinquishment. Hence. When they go. dhanyaanam giri-kandareeshu vasatam jyotihi param dhyaayataam aanandaas`ru-jalam pibanti s`akunaa niss`amkam amkees`ayaha| asmaakam tu manoorathoparacita-praasaada-vaapiitat`akriid`aa-kaanana-keeli-kautuka-jushaam aayuhu param kshiiyatee 14 Those self-realised wise persons accomplish even the most difficult things. which a person is fortunate to gain from good deeds of past birth. they relinquish worldly pleasures knowing pretty well that they can be enjoyed. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM 11. http://bhartruhariyb. brahma-gnaana-viveeka-nirmala-dhiyaha kurvanti aho dushkaram yan muncanti upabhoga-bhaangi api dhanaani eekaantato nisprihaa| sampraataan na puraa na samprati na ca praaptau drid`ha-pratyayoo vaamchaa-maatra-parigrahaan api param tyaktum na s`aktaa vayam 13 14. Hence. smells of sandalwood etc. because such comforts taper and dwindle in course of enjoyment.blogspot. Enjoyments are bound to disappear with afflux of time.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. If there is a true relinquisher. fall in the net. Poets compare faces of women to moon (cool like snow). bhiksha-as`anam tad api niirasam eeka-vaaram s`ayyaa ca bhuuhu parijanoo nija-deeha-maatram | vastram vis`iirn`a s`ata-khamd`a-mayii ca kanthaa haa haa tatha api vishayaa na parityajanti (jahaati ceetaha) 15 The poet laments about his lack of true renunciation.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. it is only Lord Shiva. This verse criticises the ways of the poets who describe women with eloquent similes. It is difficult to gauge the depth and intensity of the temptation. That too devoid of nutrients and strength. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM 15. Poets compare them to the head of an elephant. He wears his beloved on the left half of his body. eeko raagishu raajatee priyatamaa-deehaardhahaarii haro niiraageeshu jano vimukta-lalanaasamgo na yasmaat parau | durvaara-smara-baan`a-pannaga-visha-vyaabiddhamugdho janau s`eeshau kaama-vid`ambitaan na vishayaan bhoktum na moktum kshamaha. Moths fall in fire. The scant food is only once in a day. Breasts contain flesh. If there is a true lover.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. Fish attracted by the bait of food. stanau maamsa-granthii kanaka-kalas`aav iti upamitii mukham s`leeshmaagaaram tad api ca s`as`aamkeena tulitam | sravan-muutra-klinnaa kari-vara-s`ira-spardhi jaghanaa muhur nindyaa ruupaa kavi-jana-vis`eeshair gurukritam 16 17. Thus all the organs of females are unclean and blameworthy. but poets add grandeur to them by praise. They can neither love truely nor relinquish truly.blogspot. 16. Poets exaggerate them as gold pots. the longing for desires are not receding. Thighs and uterus-vulva contain urine. ajaanan daahaatmyaa patatu s`alabhas tiivradahanee sa miinoo api agnaanaad bad`is`a-yutam as`naatu pis`itam | vijaanantoo api eetee vayam iha viyaj (vipaj) jaala-jat`ilaan na mumcaamaha kaamaan ahaha gahanoo mooha-mahimaa 18 http://bhartruhariyb. Sociating is only with his own body (There are no friends except himself). 17 18. Face is a storehouse of phlegm. His food is only by begging. Who else could reduce the God of Love Manmatha into ashes? Ordinary people are tempted and mesmerised by the God of Love Manmatha into a temporary trance. it is only Lord Shiva. we know pretty well that pleasures are accompanied by hardships and pains. On the other hand. In spite of adopting all the practices of an a hermit. He has all the external manifestations of a renunciating mendicator. Rags are the garments torn into a hundred pieces.html (49 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM .He sleeps on bare earth. being unaware of the combustive nature of the fire. Yet we are unable to abstain from them. the stomach contracts all virtues of a person. Just as moonlight makes lotus flowers to contract and close their petals. A sexually aroused person embraces his wife intensely. samkhyaathikaaha sampadaha. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM 19.. He clearly recognises that the wisest person is driven to a pitiable state by hunger in the family. These are all ameliorators for pains. Sons are obedient. Home is a mansion. This is another superb piece of verse from Bhartruhari.blogspot. Wife is delight-giving. When hungry. yaacgnaa bhamga bhayeena gadgada gala trut`yad viliinaaksharam ko deehii iti vadeet sva dagdha jat`harasyaarthee manasvii pumaan . wise people renounce the world and become ascetics. he cannot but go for a charity support.html (50 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . A hungry person relishes sweet foods with food. Riches are countless. These are reactions. Like an axe it severs the creeper like sense of shame of a person and makes him to stoop and kneel. The poet explains the compelling circumstances. CHAPTER 4: YACGNA (YACANA)KHAND`ANAM: CONDEMNATION OF BEGGING SANSKRIT diinaa diina mukhaau sadaiva s`is`ukair aakrisht`a jiirn`aambara aa kros`adbhau kshudhitair niranna vidhuraa dris`yaa na ceed geehinii . The poet compares the belly to a large barrel. aasyee pibati salilaa s`iita-madhuram kshudhaartaha s`aalyannam kabal`ayati maamsaadikalitam | pradiiptee kaamaagnau sudrid`hataram aalimgati vadhuuhu pratiikaaram vyaadhau sukham iti viparyasyati janaha. This barrel is hard to fill.'.22 http://bhartruhariyb. Yet he says 'Pl.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. 19 20. it breaks self respect. When a person sees his starving and sunken faced wife clad in a torn saree being chased by his hungry children seeking food. his voice choaks with fear of failure/refusal by donor. trishaa s`ushyati. etc. Ignorant people think on these lines and confine themselves in the prison of family. people errorneously believe that they are pleasures. This is a masterpiece from the poet. Youth is fresh. vipula vilasal lajjaa vallii vitaana kut`hhaarikaa jat`hhara pit`harii dushpuureeyam karooti vid`ambanam . abhimata mahaamaana granthi prabheeda pat`iiyasii gurutara gun`a graama ambhooja sphut`oojjvala candrikaa .21 ENGLISH Why should a man with self respect beg? When he entreats for something. But. Viewing all these as extremely temporary and vanishing. vayas` ca navam iti agnaana-muud`ho janaha | matvaa vis`vam anas`varam nivis`atee samsaarakaaraa-grihee samdris`ya kshan`a-bhamguram tad akhilaa dhanyas tu sannyasyati 20 A hungry person drinks cool and sweet water. give .com/2006/07/education-ethics-and.. kalyaan`ii dayitaa. His words become broken. tumgam vees`ma. sutau sataam abhimataaha. html (51 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM .25 pun`yair muula phalais tathaa priyee pran`ayiniim vrittim kuru svaadhunaa bhuu s`ayyaam nava pallavair akrupan`air uttisht`ha yaavoo vanam kshudraan`aam aviveeka muud`ha manasaam yatrees`varaan`aam sadaa vitta vyaadhi vikaara vihvala giraam naamaa api na s`ruuyatee . who are not wise 2. This translator's comments: 1. Begging peers and relatives. Here. He questions: 'Have all the captivating Himalayan valleys full of dew drops from the River Ganges and visited by angels perished?' The poet further questions: 'Have the tubers and roots disappeared from the forests? (Ascetics survive on them). The poet asks his beloved to accompany him to the forest. He asks her to make a bed of leaf beds.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. The poet has no desire to relinquish his beloved even in the kim kandaaha kandareebhyaha pral`ayam upagataaha. Begging in forests. He wants her to make food of delicious fruits and roots.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. sthaanaani kim himavataha pralayam gataani yat saavamaana para pimd`a rataa manushyaaha.blogspot. roots and tubers and wearing fabrics made of tree barks and drinking the sweet water of sacred rivers. whose minds do not rest on God 4. the poet prefers to begging). dvaaraa dvaaram pravisht`oo varam udara darii puuran`aaya kshudhaarto maanii praan`ais sanaathoo na punar anudinam tulya kulyeeshu diinaha . Have the fruit-laden trees. wearing a white cloth. 3.23 gamgaa taramga kan`a (hima) s`iikara s`iitalaani vidyaadhara adhyushita caaru s`ilaa talaani . The poet does not want to hear even the name of those lowly rich barons 1. yielding fibre for making clothes died down? (Eating fruits. sarasa phala bhrito valkalinyas` ca s`aakhaha viikshyantee yan mukhaani prasabham apagata pras`rayaan`am khalaanaam duhkhoo upatta svalpa (alpa) vitta smaya pavana vas`aa nartita bhruu lataani . pradhvastaa vaa tarubhyaha.24 The poet compares three choices of begging available for a hungry person to fill up his belly. smoke emitting from house tops. The poet is distressed to see the worry-grooves on the foreheads of mendicants begging wicked barons for money and exhausting themselves due to insults. who are foolish minded 3. The poet finds the second and third choices better. nirjharaa vaa giribhyaha. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM pun`yee graamee vanee vaa mahati sita pat`acchanna paaliim kapaalii aadaaya nyaaya garbha dvija huta huta bhug dhuuma dhuumropakamt`hee . who are always anxious about and talk about getting or not getting money. This poem is a marvellous example of the poet's abhorrence of begging the covetous. door to door in villages having houses of wise persons performing the sacred rites and maintaining the sacred fire.26 http://bhartruhariyb. 1. Begging. moving in the valleys. the poet is critical about the mendicants relishing and supplicating themselves with balls of food received from others. 2. Meeru's gold cannot satisfy. made of gold. their happiness.How? 1. It does not satisfy the wants of anybody. ittham kasya kritee kutaha sa vidhinaa kii (taa) drik padam sampadaa svaatmany eeva samaapta heema mahimaa meerur na mee rocatee . The poet compares himself with the mendicants and laughs at them during intervals between one session of meditation and another session.) and fruit eaters. Those who are happy by contemplating on the Supreme Spirit and are contented.28 forest. Those who want worldly things and are enamored of seeking gold. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM phalam sveecchaa labhyam prativanam akheedam kshitiruhaam payah sthaanee sthaanee s`is`ira madhuram pun`ya saritaam mridu spars`aa s`ayyaa sulalita lataa pallava mayii sahantee santaapaa tad api dhaninaamm dvaari kripan`aaha. 2. About roots and fruits: In 21st Century.29 http://bhartruhariyb. carrots. This is the central theme of the verse). begging for money is despicable. colacasia. The poet questions the wisdom of the Creator in making the Mount Meru (pronounced Meeru as in 'mare (long vowel)'. The poet wonders why mendicants spend their time at the doorsteps of misers when rivulets are full of sweet water to drink and fruits are available aplenty and painlessly and leaf beds are available to sleep. The poet's happy position: He ws sitting on a bed of stone in the cave at the hill top and meditating. 3.html (52 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM .blogspot. 2. 1. Meeru's gold cannot disturb. They were thinking of ordinary sensual pleasures again and again and stooping down in the process. their greed.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. 2. He wants her to serve him by making food and bed.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. beet root etc. The mendicants were standing at the doorsteps of the stingy barons seeking money.27 yee vartantee dhanapati purau praarthanaa duhkha bhaajo yee ca alpatvaa dadhati vishayaaksheepa paryaapta buddheehe teeshaam antah sphurita hasitam vaasaraan`i smareeyam dhyaana ccheedee s`ikhari kuhara graava s`ayyaa nishan`n`aha. most of us particularly vegetarians are root eaters (potatos. yee santosha nirantara pramuditas teeshaam na bhinnaa mudoo yee tva anyee dhana lubdha samkala dhiyas teeshaam na trishn`aahataa . (Thus when desire and greed cannot be satisfied even by a mountain of gold. In those days householders also used to treat mendicants kindly. The begging should not be for the purpose of storing. The poet uses a number of adjectives to emphasize the importance of alms for an ascetic.Most eligible and befitting.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. Available always and daily. Actually. 11. When the ascetics live in forests they eat wild fruits and roots. Likeable to ascetics.Not exhausting. 7. In fact.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and.html (53 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM bhikshaahaaram adainyam apratisukhaa bhiiti cchidam sarvataha durmaatsarya madaabhimaana mathanam duhkhaugha vidhvamsanam sarvatraan vaham aprayatna sulabham saadhu priyam paavanam s`ambhooho satram avaaryam akshaya nidhim s`amsanti yogiis`varaaha. 6. Available without much effort. The poet condemns begging for money and not for bhikshaas`anam (food for survival). how a person can live?' The poet highlights and praises the merits of food obtained by begging: 1. 8. they obtain alms door to door. in such begging also there are some rules. Gift of Lord S`iva. vessels or bags should not be used for collecting food. http://bhartruhariyb. The mendicant cannot stand at one door step for long time. 2. Breaks the envy and pride in individuals. This translator's comments: 1. Gives immense comfort. Breaks the sense of fear and assuring. 2. The mendicant should use his two hands joined together like a bowl and eat on the spot. When they visit villages which are mostly adjuncts or in the middle of forests. 9. 10. 4. 5. Removes heaps of misery. 3.blogspot. But it is not. There is an apparent conflict between forest fruits/roots and the food obtained by alms.30 The poet answers the paramount question: 'After renouncing and surrendering everything. Not obtained by stooping down. 2. vana bhuvoo vyaalair. s`aastree vaadibhayam guii khala bhayam kaayee kritaantaad bhayam sarvaa vastu bhayaanvitam bhuvi nèn`aa vairaagyam eeva abhayam . 9.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and.blogspot. A beautiful body and form is anxious of losing it by lurking old age.R. Kings are surrounded by coterie of rogues. Virtues suffer from envy of wicked persons. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM CHAPTER 5: (BHOOGA ASTHIRATAA VARN`ANAM) DEPICTION OF TRANSIENCE OF LUXURIES SANSKRIT bhoogee roogabhayam kulee cyuti bhayam vittee nripaalaad bhayam maanee dhainya bhayam balee ripu bhayam ruupee jaraaya bhayam . 6.32 http://bhartruhariyb.S. asthairyeen`a vibhuutayoo api upahataa grastam na kim keena vaa .html (54 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . 7. Forest places are filled with cruel animals. Knowledge of scriptures can lead to arguments and defeats.31 ENGLISH The poet laments that entire life of a human is full of cares and fears. 21st Century: Insurance takes care of some of these worries. 8. Physical strength poses danger from enemies (A strong person challenges enemies for a fight and hence danger).BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. 6. and searches by the I. lokair matsaribhir gun`aa. 7. aakraantam maran`eena janma jarasaa ca ati ujjvalam yauvanam (jarayaa vidyut calam yauvanam) santoosho dhana lipsayam s`ama sukham praud`haamganaa vibhramaihi. Distaste and disengagement alone have a sense of assurance. Panic levels are lower? Insurance premia also cause burden and worry! 'Who is not bit by what?' The poet wonders. Body itself is afraid of death. Riches are accompanied by risks and uncertainties. He lists out: 1. gives a fear of expulsion. He lists out: 1. Gentle qualities have a danger of harm from wicked persons.8. The super vibrant youth ends by old age. 3. Inner tranquility is disturbed by the tempting postures of ladies and showgirls. 3. 2. He is surprised at the absolute temporariness of everything in this world. On this earth everything is frought with fear. 4. Birth is followed by death. nripaa durjanair. Honor gives an apprehension of humiliation. 5. 5. Happiness is endangered by greed for money. Having a caste. Enjoying leads to diseases. Money may be seized by kings (21st Century: Taxation by the Govt.) 4. Riches have the concomitants of dangers. Youth and and happiness from women are for only a few days. Luxuries are like the 'lightnings' on the clouds. Youthful pleasures vanish with afflux of time. tat saasaaram asaaram eeva nikhilam buddhvaa budhaa bodhakaa lokaanugraha pees`aleena manasaa yatnah samaadhiiyataam . 2. Sense of welfare is hit by both physical and mental illnesses. . Nothing built by it is really eternal and stable. Every birth and life is devored by the Goddess of Death. liilaa yauvana laalasaast anubhritaam. 2. jaatam jaatam avas`yam aas`u vivas`am mrityuhu karoti aatmasaat tat kim teena (naama) niramkus`eena vidhinaa yan nirmitam susthiram . 3.html (55 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM .blogspot. iti aakalayya drutam yogoo dhairya samaadhi siddhi sulabhee buddhim vidadhvam budhaaha. 3. praan`aha kshan`a dhvaasinaha. Luxuries and pleasures are like the bubbles on the rising waves of the sea. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM aadhi vyaadhi s`atair janasya vividhair aarogyam unmuulyatee lakshmiir yatra patanti tatra vivrita dvaaraa iva vyaapadaha. 3. wise persons engage their minds in yoga (yooga=Union with the Supreme Spirit) and samaadhi (State of unconsciousness to the external stimulii. astokaany eeva dinaani yauvana sukha sphuurtihi priyaa susthitaa.33 bhogaas tumga taramga bhamga taralaha. aayur vaayu vighat`t`itaabja pat`alii liinaambuvad bhamguram. by virtue of being engaged to the Supreme Spirit). absolutely momentary. This verse is similar to the previous verse.34 bhogaa meegha vitaana madhya vilasat saudaaminii cancalaa. The poet lists out the perils of life: 1. risks.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. http://bhartruhariyb. and uncertainties. Lives are momentary. how they should reset their minds to do great good to the society.35 The poet declares that Fate (Creator's Will) is a dictator. The poet explains how wise persons recognise the futility of family and life. Lives are like drops of dew on lotus leaves hit by hurricanes. The poet identifies the endangered items and uses beautiful similes: 1. He lists out the ephemeralities: 1. He wonders 'What is permanent?'. Clearly determining the instability of every superficial thing in the world.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. 2. 37 vyaaghri iva tisht`hati jaraa paritarjayantii rogaas` ca s`atrava iva praharanti deeham . vaamaakshiin`aam avagnaa vihasita vasatir vriddha bhaavoo anyasaadhuhu saasaaree ree manushyaa! vadata! yadi sukham svalpam api asti kimcit? . 2.38 http://bhartruhariyb. Riches are like mental conceptions (Translator's comment: When we see a currency note or a bond.html (56 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM .5. The poet addresses this verse to every human. ghana samaya tad`id vibhramaa bhoga puugaaha. 3.blogspot. "Oh human! (ree manushya!)'. we imagine their value based on faith and trust on the value contained in and transferred through them. Spends nine months in mother's womb amidst fluids. Embraces of the beloved are momentary. kaantaa vis`leesha duhkha vyatikara vishamoo yauvanee coopabhoogaha. Life is tempestuous. aayuhu parisravanti bhinna ghat`aa divaambho lokas tathaapi ahitam aacarati iti citram . It may default. This he considers painful. Yet the world practises what is not good for it. Youth lasts only a few years. Where is the happiness? There is only melancholy. krucchreen`aa meedhya madhyee niyamita tanubhih sthiiyatee garbha vaasee. 2. Old age sits like a tigress in waiting to pounce upon. Throat is full of phlegm. kamt`haas`leeshopaguud`ham tad api ca na ciram yat priyaabhihi pran`iieetam brahman`ya aasakta cittaa bhavata bhava bhayoomboodhi paaram tariitum . Vadata! : Tell! yadi sukham svalpam api asti? Is there is any little happiness (in living)? The poet enumerates the sequence in human life: 1. Ailments are attacking the body like sworn enemies. the longevity is leaking out like water from a porous pot. Spends youth in longing for union with beloved who is yet to approach/be approached or who is away. Spends old age in a sense of humiliation when youthful girls laugh at him. 3. This verse is short. yet crisp and straight. Day and night. 6. Luxuries are like assembling and vanishing clouds. List: 1. 4. 3. katipaya divasa sthaayinii yauvana s`riir.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. The poet lists out: 1. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM aayuhu kallola lolam. This he considers dirty and painful. 2.36 The poet addresses himself to become engaged to the Supreme Cosmic Soul (Supreme Spirit).He exclaims at this wondrous world. The issuing authority may change. Reason: ephemerality of the life and pleasures. arthaaha samkalpa kalpaa.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM bhogaa bhamgura vruttayoo bahuvidhaas.39 sakhee dhanyajh keecit trut`ita bhava bandha vyatikaraa vanaantee cittaantar visham avishayaas`iit visha gatau. s`arac candra jyotsnaa dhavala gagana abhoga subhagaa nayantee yee raatrim sukruta caya cintaika s`aran`ajha. will treat all the enjoyments as purely transitory. aas`aa paas`a s`atoopas`aanti vis`adam ceetas samaadhiiyatam kaamotpatti (kaamocchitti) vas`aat svadhaamani yadi s`raddheeyam asmad vacaha . Earth and Nether World) tastes insipid. When compared to that experience. tat kasyeeha kritee paribhramata ree lokaaha kritam ceesht`ataihi. the God of Heaven as a blade of straw.40 The ascetic who considers that Gods like the Creator. All other enjoyments are transient and momentary.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. supreme. as particles of straw and who treats the Lordship of the three worlds as distasteful. brahmeendraadi marud gan`aas trin`a kan`aan yatra sthito manyatee yat svaadaad virasaa bhavanti vibhavaas trailokya raajyaadayau bhoogaha koo api sa eeva eeka paramo nityoodito jrimbhatee bhoh saadhoo kshan`a bhamguree tad itaree bhogee ratim maa krithau. CHAPTER 6: GREATNESS OF FATE SANSKRIT ENGLISH http://bhartruhariyb. etc.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. vibrant experience.blogspot.html (57 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . He advises the Seeker not to indulge in lower pleasures. The poet addresses the ascetic to concentrate only on that unique. A person who is engaged in Union to the Supreme Spirit considers the smaller Gods like the Creator. even the Lordship of the Three Worlds (Heaven. tair eeva ca ayam bhavas. com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. A player with a square having only one pawn in a square at the beginning.blogspot. there are a number of squares played with a number of pawns. The entire change is owing to the Great FAte! Oh God of Fate. udvrittaha sa raaja putra nivahas tee vandinas taah kathaaha sarvam yasya vas`aad agaat smriti pathaa kaalaaya tasmai namaha . the Fate is responsible. People having drunk the brew forget that their life gets eroded with every sunrise and sunset.html (58 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . Yet they do not bother. In the game. There are imponderables and uncertainties. tatra tisht`hati atha eeko yatraapi eekas tad anu bahavas tatra na eeko api ca antee . He recalls the halcyon days: That captivating city! That Great King! That circle of Knights and Barons! That Great Assembly of Scholars! Those ladies of moon like faces! That group of proud princes! Those flatterers! Those stories! All the things were gone and reduced to sheer memories and images. aadityasya gataagatair aharaham saakshiiyatee jiivitam vyaapaarair bahu kaarya bhaara gurubhihi kaaloo api na vignaayatee.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. piitvaa mohamayiim pramaada madiraam unmatta bhuutam jagat . effete old age and deaths every day. A player with a square having a number of pawns. The poet examines alternative situations: 1. he may have nothing. may end up with nothing. may have a number of pieces in a square in middle game.41 yatra aneekee kvacid api grihee. They are possessed by the worldly tasks. 2. I salute thee! This verse deals with a game of dice played by the God of Fate with his wife. ittham na eeyai (ca imau) rajani divasau loolayan dvaav ivaakshau kaalaha kalyo (kaalyaa) bhuvana phalakee kriid`ati praan`i s'aaraih. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM saa ramyaa nagarii mahaan sa nripatis saamanta cakram ca tatpaars`vee tasya ca saa vidagdha parishat taas` candra bimbaananaaha. Such is the spell of temptation. The poet compares this world to a strong intoxicating liquor. (Incurs losses and becomes a pauper). People having been burdened with a number of pursuits fail to recognise the efflux of time. and when the end approaches.43 http://bhartruhariyb.42 The poet addresses the Fate and salutes it. The Poet views that for the rise and fall of creatures. They see the births. drisht`vaa janma jaraa vipatti maran`am traasas` ca na utpadyatee. Ignoramuses know this. Dharma (righteousness and adherence to ethics). He did not meditate on the Supreme Spirit. According to Indian philosophical lore. His birth was futile. The poet laments: 1. 3. we lose all our shame and sense of modesty. Artha (Earning money). Mooksha (Strive for delieverance from the terrible cycle of births. He did not sip the juice from the lips of women on moonlit evenings. vyaapaaraih punar ukta bhuuta vishayair ittham vidhee (eevam vidhee) naamunaa saasaareen`a kadarthitaa vayam ahoo moohaan na lajjaamahee .45 Nights recur after Days. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM raatris sa iva punaha sa eeva divasoo. The poet compares his failed life to a lamp lit in an empty house. Having been captured and enamored by this World. 2. a person has to achieve four goals in life: 1. Days recur after nights.html (59 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM .46 The poet is remorseful about his birth. to get relieved from the bondage of births and deaths. He did not learn and earn the erudition required to conquer scholars round the world. Thus his life became listless and purposeless. He did not firmly embrace the youthful breasts of young ladies at least in sleep and dreams (Kaama). The poet regrets that he did nothing. Kaama (Fulfil desire and lust as a householder). They go on repeating the things.blogspot. svarga dvaara kavaat`a paat`ana pat`ur dharmoo api na upaarjitaha.44 na dhyaatam padam iis`varasya. 3. It worked like an axe for the sole purpose of breaking the forest of his mother's youthfulness. vidhivat samsaara vicchittayee. (particularly fencing) to kill the enemies (compared to elephants) and be known throughout the world. which is wasted. Yet they start this work or that work and rush as if the world was going to get submerged. 4. old age and death. na abhyastaa prativaadi vrinda damanii vidyaa viniitoocitaa khad`gaagraihi kari kumbha piit`ha dalanair naakam na niitam yas`aha. matvaa mudhaa (abudhaa) jantavoo dhaavanty udyaminas tathaiva nibhrita praarabdha tat tat kriyaaha. naarii piina payodhara uuru yugalam svapnee api naalimgitam maatuhu keevalam eeva yauvana vana ccheedee kut`haaraa vayam . http://bhartruhariyb. kaantaa komala pallavaadhara rasaha piito na candroodayee taarun`yam gatam eeva nishphalam ahoo s`uunyaalayee diipavat . 2.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. He did not perform the ritualistic worships and sacrifices (Dharma) which help in getting the gates of Heaven opened. He did not acquire the skills of warfare.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. sickness 3. 50 years is lost in nights. gataas tulyaavasthaam sikatila nadii tiira tarubhihi .47 vayaam yeebhyo jaataas` cira parigataa eeva khalu tee. samam yaih samvriddhah smriti vishayataam tee api gamitaha. He laments: 1. kshan`am api ca sampuurn`a vibhavaha.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. Spent my life like a crow engaged in devoring cuds of food offered by others. lustful youth.html (60 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM ENGLISH . In the remaining 50 years. Remaining 25 years are to be distributed among 1. jaraa jiirn`air amgair nat`a iva balii mamd`ita tanur narah samsaaraantee vis`ati yamadhaaniiya vanikaam . s`us`ruushaapi samaahiteena manasaa pitroor na sampaaditaa. ready at any time to collapse into the river. where is the happiness for Creatures? The poet compares a human to an actor on a stage. Another time.49 kshan`am baalo bhuutvaa kshan`am api yuvaa kaama rasikaha. The third time. he will be a poor person. The poet compares his life to a plant on the sand banks of a river. tasya ardhasya parasya ca ardham aparaa baalatva vriddhatvayooho.48 aayur varsha s`atam nrun`am parimitam. Ravaged by the river currents. (It is a custom in India to feed crows with the balls of food made for the ancestors during funeral and annual ceremonies). He alone remains awaiting the day of destruction.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. Half of it. 2.50 The poet is full of repentence. Ultimately he goes behind the screen (curtain) of Death. the tree hangs in a precarious state. aalolaayata locanaaha priyatamaaha svapnee api na aalimgitaaha kaalo'yam para pimd`a loolupatayaa kaakair iva preeritaha. kshan`am vittair hiinaha. The fourth time he may be very affluent. idaaniim eetee smaha pratidivasam aasanna patanaa. 4. Then he may take up the role of an old person. Once. his friends also passed away. 3.blogspot. The poet questions: 'Where is the happiness for persons?' The total life span is limited to 100 years. separation from the beloved. serving for livelihood. 3. CHAPTER 7: (YATI NRUPATI SAMVAADAM) ASCETIC VS KING DEBATE SANSKRIT http://bhartruhariyb. Did not nurse and serve aged elders with a stable mind. Life is un-dependable like waves of a Sea. Nor did he embrace his beloved (described as one with round circling and oscillating eyes). raatrau tad ardham gatam. did he earn money. Did not learn clean education. s`eesham vyaadhi viyooga duhkha sahitam seevaadibhir niiyatee jiivee vaari taramga camcala taree saukhyam kutaha praan`inaam? .e. The poet recalls that it is long time since his parents passed away. 25 years is lost in childhood. adolescence and old age. Thus. he will be a boy. Nor. The actor takes up several roles. 2. i. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM vidyaa naadhigataa kalamka rahitaa vittaa ca noopaarjitam. North. we living alone without any cognition of what happens outside. manasi ca paritusht`ee koo arthavaan! koo daridraha . Those who want money surround and serve you. The comparison continues. If you are not interested in us. sa tu bhavatu daridroo. We are not enthusiastic to remain docile to flamboyant wealthy parvenu. ittham maanada na ati duuram (another version: maana dhanaati duuram)ubhayoor api aavayor antaram yadi asmaasu paraangmukhoo asi vayam api eekaantatoo nis spruhaaha. What we have to do with kings!' phalam alam as`anaaya. nava ghana madhupaana bhraanta sarveendriyaan`aam avinayam anumantum nootsahee durjanaanaam . there is not much distance and variance between us.55 http://bhartruhariyb. pragna abhimaana unnataaha. You have physical strength and valor. yas`aamsi kavayoo dikshu pratanvanti naha.53 The poet compares himself (an ascetic) with the King and addresses him. Thus. we are also not interested in you. khyaatas tvam vibhavair. When there is internal contentment. Those who want to hear soul purifying words approach us. a person who has an insatiable greed. Rags are adequate to wear. You wear silk costumes. yasya trishn`aa vis`aalaa. vaasasee valkalam ca .com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. You shine in regal glory. seevantee tvam dhanaad`hyaam (dhanaamdhaam)mati mala hatayee. tvam dukuulaihi.' 'Food for us is the alms. maam api s`rotu kaamaa.51 arthaanaam iis`ishee tvam. which is spread by poets all over the earth. (A truly renounced person wears nothing).html (61 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM tvam raajaa vayam api upaasita guru. If you ignore us. He says: 'For us. Despite it. The plateau of Earth is our bed. what is poverty? What is prosperity?' The poet refuses to budge and remain oppressed to the arrogance of neo-rich (noveau riche). We have the strength of overpowering the argumentative pride of debators. You are known by your affluence and splendor in your kingdom. The poet continues to address the Kings. South West. Now itself. We are equal to you by virtue of the scholarship and talent filled glory obtained by us serving the preceptor.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. may api aasthaa na tee ceet tvayi mama nitaraam eesha raajann anaasthaa (sutaryaameesha raajan gatoosmi) . We are the Lords of sciences and knowledge. vaadi darpa vya upas`amana vidhaava kshayam paat`avam naha. svaadu paanaaya tooyam.54 as`niim ahi vayam bhikshaam aas`aavaaso vasiim ahi . sama iha paritooshoo. Satisfaction is equal to both of us. nirvis`eeshoo vis`eeshaha.blogspot. it will be sufficient if we have fruits to eat and water to drink.52 vayam iha paritusht`aa valkalais. kshitir api s`ayanaartham. Our fame is in knowledge. South East. Bare earth is enough for us to sleep on. s`uuras tvam. will remain poor. cannot develop any affinity and attraction towards you. North West. vayam api ca giraam iis`mahee (vidmahee) yaavad artham. South. Oh King! You are the Lord of the Wealth. West. North East) are our clothes. s`ayiim ahi mahii prisht`hee kurviim ahi kim iis`varaihi. I shall leave. 'We wear rags. The eight directions (East. svaams`iikritya sa eeva samyuga s`atai raagnaa gan`aa bhumgjatee. nripam iikshitum atra kee vayam stana bhaaraan namitaa na yooshitaha . They are too minuscule and small. succeeding one another. dhig dhik taan purushaadhamaan dhanakan`aam vaamchanti teebhyoo api yee. Then why is it that barons of small places suffer from the fever of arrogance?' The poet discusses the psychology of the small time rulers. (The poet wonders) Will these rogues gift anything to others? Even if they give. na gaayakaa. share and reshare. and enjoy their fiefs.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. na ca sabhyeetara vaada cumcavaha. 'We are not stage actors. Whenever a person becomes king of a territory it is only a left over of some other past dead king. apply to politicians of 21st Century. What have we to do with kings to see them?' In the following four verses. All these fourteen worlds Comment: Hindu belief that there are fourteen worlds (or three worlds as convenient)are being enjoyed by some worthy kings.59 The poet abhors seeing kings. What a fools are they!' The poet continues to criticise the kings: 'The kingdoms are like mud balls surrounded by water (seas).blogspot.56 vipula hridayair iis`air eetat jagat janitam puram vidhritam aparair dattam ca anyair vijitya trin`am yathaa. the poet castigates the Kings for their arrogance and wickedness.58 mrit pimd`oo jala reekhayaa valayita sarvoo api ayam nasv an`uhu. He says: 'The emperors built the world. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM na nat`aa. We are not singers. na vit`aa. yee dadyur. We are not whores having bodies laden with heavy breasts. Hey! How obnoxious will it be to approach kings for anything?' http://bhartruhariyb. Rulers fight wars with one another. We are not paramours or companions of prostitutes. What glory does a new king get? Instead of feeling unhappy.html (62 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . We are not entertainers of obscene tongue. This earth is divided and subdivided into small splinters. katipaya pura svaamyee pumsaam. {Comment: Most of the qualities attributed by the Poet to Kings of his time. it will be too little. ka eesha mada jvaram. bhuvas tasyaa laabhee ka iva bahumaanaha kshiti bhritaam? tad ams`asyaapi ams`ee tad avayava lees`ee api patayoo vishaadee kartavyee vidadhati jad`aaha pratyuta mudam. he feels elated. and gifted all the conquered territories to seekers. iha hi bhuvanaani anyair dhiiraas` caturdas`a bhumgjatee. ruled it with patience. He says: 'The Earth and the lands have been being ruled by hundreds of kings incessantly.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. dadatoo athavaa kim aparam kshudraa daridraa bhris`am.}In this verse he compares the Great Emperors of yore with the city rulers of his time.57 abhuktaayam yasyaam kshan`am api na yaatam nripa s`atair. According to legends. Lord Shiva begs using skull as bowl. koo ayam vidvaan vipatti jvara janita rujaatiiva duhkhaasikaanam vaktram viiksheeta dusthee yadi hi na vibhriyaat svee kut`umbee anukampaam. Now. the poet addresses his own mind. kapaalam yasyooccair vinihitam alamkaara vidhayee. The object is to control it. nribhihi praan`a traan`a pravan`a matibhihi kais`cid adhunaa namadbhihi kaha pumsaam ayam atula darpa jvara bharaha.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. satyaam eeva trilokii sariti hara s`iras` cumbiniivac chat`aayam sad vrittim kalpayantyam bat`a vit`apa bhavair valkalaha sat phalais` ca. Such person's life is fulfilled. When you are pure. so as to delight them by engaging in pleasing conversation.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. who deserves his grace. Whose skull does S'iva use? He uses the skull of his best devotee. The poet wants to stop that and he wants his mind to become pure like divine crystal. won't you shed the sense of desiring and proposing? Won't your tasks get fulfilled automatically in a fitting manner? Not in some versions.' CHAPTER 8: (MANAS SAMBOODHANA NIYAMANAM) ADDRESSING AND REGULATING MIND SANSKRIT pareeshaam ceetamsi pratidivasam aaraadhya bahudhaa.blogspot. The poet says: 'Oh mind! Why do you stretch and torture yourselves by trying to study the minds of others and pleasing them? Keep your self clean like a divine crystal. http://bhartruhariyb.html (63 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM .60 This verse has deep meaning. The poet's mind (in other words human minds) is engaged in studying the minds of others. the poet condemns the fever of arrogance affecting the small time rulers whom mendicants approach for filling their bellies and save themselves.61 ENGLISH In this chapter. prasaadam kim neetum vis`asi hridaya klees`a kalitam (kalilam) prasannee tvayy antaha svayamudita cintaaman`i gan`ee vimukta samkalpaha kim abhilashitam pushyati na tee. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM sa jaataha koo api aasiin madana ripun`aa muurdhni dhavalam. pratyayaha . svaatmii (s`aamtam) bhaavam upaihi santyaja nijaam kalloola lolaam gatim (another version: na tarkita gamaa gamaan anubhavsva iha) maa bhuuyo bhaja bhamguraam bhava ratim ceetaha prasiidaadhunaa . He is goading it. Adopt the path of peace. "Oh mind! Why do you wander uselessly? Rest somewhere! Whatever is destined to happen will happen. speed of rivers?' http://bhartruhariyb. Think of and accept living on the sands of the Heavenly river Ganges.blogspot. Yet.' eetasmaad virameendriyaartha gahanaad aayaasakaad aas`raya s`reeyoo maargam as`eesha duhkha s`amana vyaapaara daksham kshan`aat.62 The poet continues to address his mind. I shall accept whatever happens and bear the results with contentment.63 moohaa maarjaya! taam upaarjaya ratim candraardha cuud`aaman`auhu. Abandon the present fickle behaviour. Tread the path of righteousness. as it is extremely tedious and tiresome. atiitam ananusmaran na api ca bhaavya samkalpayan natarkita samaagama anubhavaami bhogana aham . koo vaa viicishu budbudeeshu ca. Does not happen otherwise. there will be no result.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and.64 The poet is pursuading his wavering mind. s`riishu (striishu) ca. Even if you struggle. He wants to be passive. tat`il leekhaashu ca. The poet is deterministic. I shall not propose anything. accepting whatever happens.html (64 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . He says: 'Shed temptation. tips of fire. Get interested in and engaged to the God (Lord Shiva who wears Moon in his hair locks as a jewel).{Translator's Comment: On practical considerations. Can reliance be placed on momentarily existing waves. we may disagree with the pessimism of the poet. Be pure and joyful. foam. lightnings. women.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. I shall not plan future action.} The poet is addressing his mind: 'Withdraw! Refrain from the path of sensual enjoyment. in any case. as a theme this is a masterpiece. jvaalaagreeshu ca pannageeshu sarid veegeeshu ca. ceetah svarga taramgiin`ii tat`a bhuvaam aasamgam amgiikuru. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM paribhramasi kim mudhaa (vruthaa) kvacana citta vis`raamyataam svayam bhavati yad yathaa bhavati tat tathaa na anyathaa . Do not again be engaged to the desire for this unreliable mundane world and family life. serpants. The poet continues his internal persuasion. Devotion of God 2. kanthaa kamcukitaaha pravis`ya bhavana dvaaraan`i vaaraan`asii rathyaa pamktishu paan`i paatra patitaa bhikshaam apeekshaamahee . I prefer to beg in the city of Varan`asi (Kaas`i) wearing rags and survive on the alms collected by me at its doorsteps in my fists. vairaagyam asti. 2. 3. yadi asti eevaa kuru bhava rasaasvaadanee lampat`atvam no ceet ceetaha pravis`a sahasaa nirvikalpee samaadhau. He asks his mind: 'What is the use of having riches and assets which satisfy all the desires? What is the use of having all the enemies defeated and heads bowed down? What is the use of satisfying friends with the glamorous glory of wealth? What is the use of surviving and living till the Great Disaster and Destruction?Every thing is in reality purposeless. Living in unmanned forests. Absence of sexual urges and commotions 5.' bhaktir bhavee maran`a janma bhayam hridistham sneehoo na.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. become an enjoyer of the juices of mundane pleasures. pas`caal liilaavalaya ran`itam caamara graahin`iinaam. sakrud imaam asthaayiniim. ' The poet offers two choices to his mind. bandhushu na. Absence of love and attachment to wife and children 4.67 The poet is disgusted with the Goddess of Wealth. It dwells between the two eye brows of kings. connoisseure southern poets on two sides.66 praaptaah s`riyah sakala kaama dudhaas (dughaas) tataha kim? nyastam padaa s`irasi vidvishatam tataha kim? sampaaditaaha (sammaanitaaha) pran`ayinoo vibhavais tataha kim? kalpam sthitam tanubhrutaam tanavas (tanubhih) tataha kim? . aasthayaa bhuupaala bhrukut`ii kut`ii viharan`a vyaapaara pan`yaamganaam . so as not to be tainted by movement with worldly people. enter the State of Deep Meditation without delay. Else. He says: 'What is there for a person to long for? 1. It is mobile. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM ceetas` cintaya maa ramaam. fear of the cycle of births and deaths.html (65 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . He compares her to a prostitute who dwells on the spot between the two eye brows of kings.blogspot. manmathajaa vikaaram saasarga doosha rahitaa vijayam (vijanaa) vanaantaa. sarasa kavayaha. He tells his mind: '1. He tells his mind: '(Oh mind!) Consciously never think of the Goddess of Wealth! She is unstable. paars`vayoor daakshin`aatyaha. He tries to convince his mind. the bangle sounds of fanning women behind. kim itaha param arthaniiyam? .65 agree giitam.68 http://bhartruhariyb.' The poet has four questions in the four lines of the verse.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. If you have sweet music before you. He questions the futility of having external fulfilments. You will leap the sky. the Lordship of all the fourteen worlds will appear to be a foolish choice.2. Puranas (semihistories of Gods)and other voluminous books? What is the use of performing ritualistic sacrifices? They can only entitle a person to live in a cottage in heaven. bhraantyaapi jaatu vimalam katham aatma niinam (liinam) tad brahma na saasarasi nirvritim eeshi yeena . and the best.(This abode is also temporary. svarga graama kut`ii nivaasa phaladaam karma kriyam vibhramam.html (66 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . He says: 'What is the use of studying scriptures like Vedas. But you will never think of meditate on the Pure Supreme Spirit which will relieve you from terrible bondage of births and deaths.69 The poet advises his mind to think of the Supreme Spirit which is infinite. all else are just ordinary activities of a trader. For a person who is engaged with the Supreme Spirit. A person has to return to Earth once the accumulated credit balance of virtue from the good deeds is exhausted). Smritis. paataalam aavis`asi.blogspot. You will enter the nether world.70 CHAPTER 9: (NITYAANITYA VASTU VICAARAM) ETERNAL TRANSIENT ENQUIRY SANSKRIT kim veedam smritibhihhi puraan`a pat`hanam s`aastrair mahaa vistaraam. yaasi nabhoo vilamghya. naayam tee samayo rahasyam adhunaa nidraati naatho yadi sthitvaa drakshyati kupyati prabhur iti dvaareeshu yeeshaa vacau .71 ENGLISH The poet compares what is permanent and what is transient. endless. dingmamd`alam bhramasi maanasa caapaleena.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. 3. You will revolve in a grip of fickleness around the cosmos. Except the bliss of the soul by virtue of its union with the spirit. Deliverance alone is like a wild fire which can destroy the miseries arising out of mundane worries. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM tasmaad anantam ajaram paramam vikaasi tad brahma cintaya kim eebhir asad vikalpaih? yasyaanushamgin`a imee bhuvanaadhipatya bhogaadayaha kripan`a loka mataa bhavanti .BHARTRUHARI YB: #001.(This verse is not present in some versions) http://bhartruhariyb. Hence What for are all the temporary pleasures?' The poet addresses his mind: '1. ceetas taan apahaaya yaahi bhavanaa deevasya vis`vees`itur nirdauvaarika nirdayokty aparusham nausoma s`arma pradam . muktvaikaa bhava duhkha bhaara racanaa vidhvamsa kaalaanalam svaatmaananda pada pravees`a kalanam. s`eeshair van`ik vrittayaha. The rows of teeth are disturbed.72. bhrasht`haa ca dantaaval`ir.blogspot. 2. He enlists the future condition of the body and the likely behaviour of relatives. The problem is the limited time for completing the task. Drink the nectar of various scriptures and works of great poets. The Oceans which are abodes of Great Fish and Whales dry up. The poet describes the behaviour of young women when they see a old man. yaavat kshayo na ayushaha. The Earth which is being born by the Foothills of Great Mountains. The poet has three choices. when the house has caught fire. yaavatc ca duuree jaraa. gatir vigalitaa. aatma s`reeyasi taavad eeva vidushaa kaaryaha prayatnoo mahaan sandiiptee bhavanee tu kuupa khananam pratyudyamaha kiidris`aha. Do penance on the banks of the heavenly river Ganga. When they see his white hair. 2. How difficult it is for an old man? Even sons become enemies. vaakyam naadriyatee ca baandhava janoo.74 yaavat svastham idam s`ariiram arujam (kal`eebara gruham). yaavatc ceendriya s`aktir apratihataa. pibaamah s`aastraughaa nuta vividha kaavyaamrita rasaa? na vidmaha kim kurmaha katipaya nimeeshaayushi janee.76 http://bhartruhariyb.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. aaropitaasthi s`atakam (s`akalam) parihritya yaanti. vardhatee badhirataa. sthaanaa jaraa paribhavasya tadaa (jhaditi) pumaamsam (yadeeva pumsaam). will come to an end. Deafness increases. The attempt for self-deliverance must be made as long as the body remains healthy and disease-free. bhaaryaa na s`us`ruushatee haa kasht`am purushasya jiirn`a vayasaha. Life is of limited duration. consider him as useless and move away from him. Saliva flows out from the mouth all the time. 4. Voice shrinks and shivers. dharaa gacchati antaa dharan`ii dhara paadair api dhrutaa. Vision gets impaired.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001.What news can be there about this body whose existence is as brief as the evermoving tip of an ear lobe of an elephant? The poet describes the evils and hazards of old age. 5. Movement becomes shaky. Wife does not nurse the ailing husband. 7. Relatives do not like the words. 6. 3.73 At the time of the Great Disaster. The poet wants to take up striving for deliverance of soul before it is too late. gaatram samkucitam. and as long as the longevity remains undwindled. just as people keep distance from a well surrounded by bones near a slaughterhouse. as long as the energy remains undiminished. as long as the body is away from old age. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM yatoo meeruhu s`riimaan nipatati yugaantaagni valitaha. The poet is unable to choose what to do? 1. varn`am sitam s`irasi viikshya s`iroruhaan`aam. gun`odaaraan daaraa nuta paricaraamah savinayam. camd`aala kuupam iva duurataram tarn`yaha. When oldage sets in it will be like digging a well.the Great Meeru Mountain perishes. Cohabit with co-operative and loving wife.75 tapasyantaha santaha kim adhinivasaamah sura nadiim. 3. his flesh maligned by old age. putroo api amitraayatee . samudraas sushyanti pracura makara graaha nilayaaha. vaktram ca laalaayatee. 1.html (67 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . s`ariiree kaa vaartaa karikalabha karn`aagra capalee. drisht`ir nashyati. 8. mrityur harati dayitam jiivitam idam.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. Wealth goes. vyartham prayaatee arthini. jaraa deeham. The youthful stamina is lost.78 The poet addresses his mind as his friend. whose minds are like unruly horses. vayam tu sthuuleecchah sumahati (sthuuleecchanuhati) ca phale baddha manasaha. 2. They cannot be fulfilled by serving the rulers of the lands. Death is stealing the life. 5. {Translator's comment: The phrase used by the poet here is a chain of golden words: jahnu kanyaa payah puutagraava giriimdra kamdara tat`ii kumjoo nivaasaha: Dwelling in the valleys of hills purified by the waters of the sacred river Ganga (jahnu kanya= daughter of the sage Jahnu). Friends and companions leave. gatee parijanee.html (68 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . Honor goes. yuktam keevalam eetad eeva sudhiyaam yat jahnu kanyaa payahpuuta graava giriindra kandara tat`ii kunjoo nivaasaha kvacit. ramyam saadhu samaagamaagata sukham.blogspot.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. 4. khamd`itee ca vasuni.77 maanee mlaayini. Beggars and seekers of help who approach him return empty handed. koopoopaahita baashpa bindu taralam ramyam priyaayam mukham. and are difficult to please. Number of relatives falls. Ambitions and desires are too heavy. trin`avatii ramyaa vanaanta sthalii.79 http://bhartruhariyb. description of the effects of oldage: 1. What a person should do in a pitiable condition imposed by oldage? The poet answers the question. Old age is robbing the body. The poet says: 'Oh friend! The best option available for a wise person is to do penance. ramyaas` candra mariicayas. sarvam ramyam anityataam upagatee cittee na kimcit punaha. 6. nasht`ee s`anair yauvanee. sakhee! na anyatc chreeyau jagati vidushee anyatra tapasaha. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM duraaraadhyaas` caamii turaga cala cittaha kshitibhujo. First. What was beautiful. We need an awareness of the transience of the pleasures.high and unmanageable. aesthetic and enjoyable becomes ephemeral and unenjoyable for a discerning mind. kshin`ee bandhujanee. kaavyeeshu ramyaah kathaaha. 3. Human mind is compared to a male elephant in a rut.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. Mind is after the sensual pleasures. CHAPTER 10: WORSHIP OF SIVA (S`iva) SANSKRIT aa samsaat (asamsaaram) tribhuvanam idam cinvataam taat taadrum naivaasmaakam nayana padaviim s`rootra maargam gatoo vaa . FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM ramyam harmya talam na kim vasatayee? s`raavyam na geeyaadikam? kim vaa praan`asamaa samaagama sukham naivaadhika priitayee? kintu bhraanta patamga kshapavanavyaalola diipaamkura cchaayaa camcalam aakalayya sakalam santoo vanaantam gataha. the flame will be flickering. During the revolutions. the poet uses a beautiful simile and explains why ascetics leave everything and go to forests for engaging themselves in penance. a post is required to bind the male elephant with a chain. uniting with the beloved) are are also unstable. It is so unstable and unreliable. listening to melodies. http://bhartruhariyb. The phrase used by the poet 'vishaya karin`ii gaad`haabhimaana kshibasyaaamtahkaran`a karin`a samyamaanaaya liilam' is a masterpiece. The pleasures (living in mansions. yoo ayam dhattee vishaya karin`ii gaad`ha guud`haabhimaana (ruud`haabhimaana) kshiin`asyaantah karan`a karin`ahs samyamaalaana (samyamaanaaya) liilaam. the insect may fall in it extinguishing it.80 Won't mansions be comfortable to live in? Won't music be melodious to listen? Won't union with a beloved be delightful? Everything gives us pleasure. The male elephant is behind the female elephants.html (69 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . When an insect tempted by the lamp revolves round the flame.81 ENGLISH The poet uses a beautiful simile.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. Here. Sensual pleasures are female elephant. The poet is unable to see or hear about at least one such postlike person in spite of prolonged search in all the three worlds. Now.blogspot. The person who can control his mind is like the post. 2. Sleeps in a graveyard. Free and unfettered movement (contrast: confinement when in the court of a king with rules and regulations). Krishna and Vishnu are later entries chronologically. EQUALITY OF LORD SIVA AND VISHN`U: 'S`iva.blogspot. Desires got digested on their own in the mind. Siva meditates and does penance. Youthfulness degenerated during youth itself. Bhartruhari would not have found distinction among Siva. They are: 1. there is no difference of content for me.83 mahees`varee vaa jagataam adhiis`varee.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. The Poet himself declares 'Now I know! By knowing the lotus feet of the Slayer of Lust (Lord S`iva according to mythology reduced Manmatha. Friendship and cohabitation with reverable ascetics. Historically also. there will be deliverance.html (70 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . manoo manda spandam bahir api. tathaapi bhaktis tarun`eendu s`eekharee . 2. I prefer Siva.'Comment: When Bhartruhari wrote his verses Christianity or Islam has not entered India.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and.84 http://bhartruhariyb. akaarpan`yam as`anam. Vishnu being the husband of the Goddess of Wealth. The poet wonders that having all these great things were the result of which past great penance. Begs with skull as bowl. Food uncontaminated with hate and wickedness. Mind remaining in Union and not deviating towards matters outside.82 The poet expresses happiness about the positive and qualitative features of the present life as an ascetic. He enumerates: 1. s`rutam upas`amaika vrata phalam. How to identify it? The poet repents for the time lost in search of pleasures. na vastu bheeda pratipattir asti mee. is a God of riches. Now what is the best and the fittest thing to be done? The Death is ready to pounce upon. kim yuktam sahasaa abhyupaiti balavaan kaalaha kritaantoo kshamii. janaardanee vaa jagad antaraatmani. Vishnu. the God of Love to ashes). the Great master of this Universe or Vishn`u the Supreme Spirit of this Universe. Siva wears ash. Snakes and moon are his jewels. His preference for Siva seems to be for the reason of both being ascetics. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM yad eetat svacchandam viharan`am. There is no other way. cirasyaapi vimrus`an na jaanee kasyaishaa parin`atir udaarasya tapasaha . haa! gnaatam madanaantakaamghri yugalam muktvaasti na anyaa gatihi. yaatam ca tad (jaraam) yauvanam. Wears skins. Christ or Alla. hantaamgeeshu gun`aas` bandhya phalataam yaataa gun`agniair vinaa. jiirn`aa eeva manorathaas` ca hridayee. Peaceful knowledge 5. 4. the Gods Rama. 3. sahaaryaihi samvaasaha. Virtues became futile as there were no wiser connoisseurs to appreciate them. 3. Yet. (Not found in some versions) The poet wonders when he will spend his time meditating on S`iva on moonlit nights in sacred forests. vayam pun`yaaran`yee parin`ata s`aratc candra kiran`aas triyaamaa neesyaamo hara caran`a cintaika s`aran`aaha. 2. The poet longs for the days when he will 1. The phrases used by him are superb. Death in Kas`i is auspicious. 1. 4. Tears of joy flowing from eyes. Rags are good robes.86 kadaa vaaraan`asyaam amara tat`ii niiroodhasi vasan. repeatedly uttering 'S`iva S`iva S`iva'. after distributing all his possessions to the needy with a compassion-filled heart and forgetting the past unhappiness of the mundane world. The most rigorous method of penance is dining in forests and gardens. vitiirn`ee sarvasvee tarun`a karun`aa puurn`a hridayaaha. 2. in a high tone. On the moonlit sands of the River Ganga 4. Peaceful sounds.85 mahaadeevoo deevahs sarid api ca saisham sura sarid guhaa eevaagaaraa vasanam api taa eeva haritaha. amitam bhikshaat`anam mamd`anam. 6. 5. live in Kaas`i (Varanasi) on the banks of river Ganga 2. Sitting comfortably.87 udyaaneeshu vicitra bhoojana vidhis tiivraatitiivraa tapaha. The poet questions: Why should wise persons leave Kaasi (Kashi)? No reason.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. Reasons for not leaving: 1. Folding hands well above the head 4. aasannaa maran`am ca mamgala.blogspot. In that ecstatic state. kaupiinaavaran`am suvastram. Calling Gauriinathaa (Lord of Gauri!) Tripuraharaa (Slayer of the Demon of Three Cities)! Sambho (S`ambhoo . Night well lit with moon's rays. ayee gauriinaatha! tripurahara s`ambhoo trinayana! prasiideeti aakros`an nimisham iva neeshyaami divasaan. Ample food by begging for alms. smarantahs samsaaree vigun`a parin`aamaam vidhi gatim.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. http://bhartruhariyb. samam yasyaa samutpadyatee tam kaas`iim parihritya hanta vibudhair anyatra kim sthiiyatee? The poet seeks the ECSTATIC STATE of uniting with S`iva. 3. suhridam kaalooyam vratam idam adainya vratam idam kiyad vaa vakshyaamo vat`a vit`apa eevaastu dayitam.html (71 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . 3. vasaanaha kaupiinam s`irasi nidadhaanoomjali put`am. Wearing rags 3.Doer of good!) Trinayana! (Three eyed!) Prasiidee! (Protect me!) and spend his days like minutes (fast). bhavaabhoogodvignaahs s`iva s`iva s`iveety uccavacasaha kadaa syaamaanandoomtgata bahul`a baashpaakula (phluta) drus`aha. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM sphurat sphaara jyotsnaadhavalita talee kvaapi pulinee sukhaasiinaha s`aanta dhvanishu rajaniishu dyu saritaha. Ever peaceful mind 8. 5. No worries and anxieties 4. Loin cloth torn into hundred pieces 2. The mind of an ascetic in Union does not quiver even if the Universe were accrue to him. adorning and worshipping you with flowers and fruits. meditating on you. duhkham mookshyee kadaaham sama kara caran`ee pumsi seevaasamuttham. http://bhartruhariyb. kanthaa punas taadrus`ii. Living in a State of Union with the Supreme Spirit and the consequent happiness. s`apharii sphuritee naabdheeh (naabdhihi) kshubdhoo na khalu jaayatee.88 eekaakii nisprihaa s`aantaha paan`ipaatroo. The shawl is in similar condition 3.blogspot. Being contented with natural alms 3. Using palm as bowl for begging 2. Sitting somewhere or the other. nirapeeksha bhaikshyam as`anam. yatra kvaapi nishiidatam bahu trin`am vis`vam muhuhu pas`yataam. Food received as alms without asking 5. the Ocean does not get tumultous. sthairyam yoga mahotsavee api ca yadi trailokya raajyeena kim. digambaraha. begging using hands as bowl and making the horizon as clothes (naked)? An Ascetic in Union with S`iva gets deliverance. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM snaatvaa gaamgaihi payoobhis s`uci kusuma phalair arcayitvaa vibhoo tvam dhyeeyee dhyaanaa nivees`ya kshiti dhara kuhara graava paryamka muulee. brahmaamd`a mamd`alii maatram kim lobhaaya manasvinaha.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. satisfying my hunger with fruits.89 paan`im paatrayataam. CHAPTER 11: (AVADHUUTA CARYA) ACTIONS OF AN ASCETIC SANSKRIT kaupiinam s`ata khamd`a jarjarataram. sitting in a mountain cave. 6. nidraa s`mas`aanee vanee. Sleep in grave or a forest. 4.92. If a female fish dances and leaps in an Ocean. Concomitants: 1. svaatantryeen`a niramkus`am viharan`am svaantam pras`aantam sadaa. Viewing the world as a blade of straw. aatmaaraamaha phalams`ii guru vacana ratas tvat prasaadaat smaraaree. Stability and poise. Freedom and unfettered movement 7. albeit not shedding this physical body. for the sake of the Festival of Union with the Supreme Spirit. attachment and passionless. recalling the words of the preceptor.html (72 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . peaceful. nisarga s`ucinaa bhaikshiia santushyataam. atyaagee api tanor akhamd`a paramaanandaavabodha spris`aa madhvaa koo api s`iva prasaada sulabhas sampatsyatee yoginaam . when will I get your grace and be free from the sin of my past servility to humans? Oh S`iva! When will I be capable of destroying the actions and their consequences from my past births? When will I be alone. What are the characteristics of Yoga Festival? 1. nais`cintyam.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. kadaa s`ambhoo bhavishyaami karma nirmuulana kshamaha.91 ENGLISH The poet is ready to forego even the Lordship of the three worlds.90 Oh Lord! When will I get rid of the misery generated out of serving a human? Bathing in the sacred waters of Ganga. BHARTRUHARI YB: #001, FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM maatar Lakshmi! bhajasva kamcid aparam mat kaamkshin`ii maa sma bhuur bhogeeshu spruhayaal`avas tava vas`ee kaa nispruhaan`aam asi; sadyaha syuuta palaas`a patra put`ikaa paatree pavitrii kritair bhikshaa vastubhir eeva samprati vayam vrittim samiihaamahee.93 mahi ramyaa s`ayyaa prithvii vipulam upadhaanam, bhuja lataa vitaanam ca aakaas`am, vyajanam anukuulooyam anilaha; s`aratc candroo diipoo virati vanitaa samga muditaha sukhii s`aantah s`eetee muniratanu bhuutir nrupa iva.94 The poet salutes and addresses the Goddess of Wealth: 'Mother Lakshmii! Do not desire (to stay with) me. Those who want luxuries and pleasures will be obedient to you. What work do the pessimistic non chalant persons have with you? We want to carry along the journey of our life, stitching (palaasa plant) leaf plates as and when hungry and begging for sacred alms. The poet again compares ascetics with kings. How kings conjugate with women: Silk beds, pillows, silk nets and curtains on the frame of the cot, sandalwood pastes, incenses and scents, Special night lamp. Every comfort and luxury in Union. How ascetics conjugate with with the beloved 'deliverance': Earth is the bed. Shoulders are the pillows. Sky is the ceiling frame for hanging mosquito nets and curtains. Breezes are the scents. Moon is the lamp. In this comforts, Ascetics will have Union with the Supreme Spirit. Somewhere the King of Ascetics exists. His characteristic traits: 1. Though he stays in the middle of people for the sake of alms, he does not have any attachments and links with them. 2. He behaves fully as per the dictates of his conscience. 3. He adheres to a path of abhorrence of giving and taking things. 4. He wears rags found on streets. 5. He covers himself with a sheet stitched of such pieces. 6. He does not have any sense of I (ego) or 'my'. 7. Immersed in the comfort of peace arising from the Union with the Supreme Spirit. bhikshaasii, jana madhya samga rahitam, svaayatta ceesht`aha, sadaa haanaa daana virakta maarga nirataha kas`cit tapasvii sthitaha . rathyaakiirn`a vis`iirn`a jiirn`a vasanair sampraapta kanthaasanaha (aasyuuta kanthaadharoo) nirmamoo (nirmaano) nirahamkriti s`ama sukhaabhoogaika baddha spruhaha.95 http://bhartruhariyb.blogspot.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and.html (73 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM BHARTRUHARI YB: #001, FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM camd`aaloo kim ayam? dvijaatir athavaa s`uudroo atha? kim taapasaha? kim vaa tattva viveeka pees`ala matir yogiis`varaha koo api kim? iti utpanna vikalpa jalpa mukharair aabhaashyamaan`aa janair na kruddhaupathi naiva tusht`a manasoo yaanti svayam yoginaha .96 himsaa s`uunyam, ayatna labhyam as`anaa dhaatraa marut kalpitam vyaalaanaam. pas`avas trin`aamkura bhujas tusht`ah sthalii s`aayinaha; samsaaraarn`ava lamghana kshama dhiyaam vrittihi krutaa saa nrun`aam taam anveeshayataam prayaanti satatam sarvee samaaptim gun`n`aaha.97 Those who see the ascetic on the path, will be wondering who this person is! Is he an outcast? Is he a Priest? Is he of a low caste? A person doing penance? A scholarly saint who can distinguish between strains of principles of philosophy? Who ever he is? The passersby will be estimating and commenting about him. But the ascetic himself will not get irritated and in a contented and serine mode he proceeds. The creator made 'air' as food for snakes. It does not involve violence. {Comment: Erroneous belief in Ancient India that snakes live on air}. The creator made earth as bed for cattle. He fixed grass as their food. The Creator gave intellect to humans. For the discerning wise persons, who want to cross the Sea of Mundane Activities, the ideal survival is through alms. A person frees himself from the effect of three qualities associated (Satva, Rajas, Tamoo) with other food. This is the climax in the life of any ascetic. The poet longs: 'When the golden days will come, of my sitting in lotus posture on a stone slab of the sacred Ganga Valley, immersing myself in a state of yogic-sleep (sleep like state of being in Union with the Supreme Spirit) and the deer in the forest scratching their itching bodies with my body fearlessly? =This verse is not found in some versions== Here, the poet shoes indifference. He expresses his unconcern: Rags or new robes? Wife alone as companion - or horses, elephants and armies? Delicacies or stale food? What is the use of all the glory of wealth if lights of self realisation do not glow within the heart.' gamgaa tiiree hima giri s`ilaa baddha padmaasanasya brahma dhyaanaabhyasana vidhinaa yoga nidraa gatasya . kim tair bhaavyam mama sudivasair yatra tee nirvis`amkaaha kamd`uuyantee jarat`ha harin`aa svaamgam amgam madiiyee.98 jiirn`aa kamthaa tataha kim sitam amala pat`am pat`hita suutram tataha kim eekam bhaaryaa tataha kim haya kari sugan`air aavrutoo vaa tataha kim. bhaktaa bhuktam tataha kim kadas`anam athavaa vaasaraantee tataha kim vyakta jyotir na vaantarmathita bhava bhayam vaibhavam vaa tataha kim. http://bhartruhariyb.blogspot.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and.html (74 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM BHARTRUHARI YB: #001, FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM paan`ihi paatram pavitram bhraman`a parigatam bhaikshyam akshayyam annam vistiirn`am vastram aas`aa das`akam acapalam (apamalam) talpam asvalpam urviim, yeeshaam nausamgataamgii karan`a parin`ata svaanta santoshin`as tee dhanyaah sanyasta dainya vyatikara nikaraaha karma nirmuulayanti.99 trailookyaadhipatitvam eeva virasam yasmin mahaas`aasanee tal labdhvaasana vastra maana ghat`anee bhoogee ratim maa krithaha. bhoogaha koo api sa eeka eeva paramoo nityooditaa jrimbhan`ee yat svaadaad virasam bhavanti visayaas trailookya raajyaadayaha. maatar meedini, taata maaruti, sakhee teejas subandhoo jala, bhraatar vyooma nibaddha eesha bhavataam antyaha pran`aamaamjalihi; yushmat samga vas`oopajaata sukruta sphaara sphuran nirmala gnaanaapaasta samasta mooha mahimaa liinee para brahman`i .100 s`ayyaa s`aila s`ilaa griham giri guhaa vastram tarun`am tvacaha saaramgaha suhrudoo nanu kshiti ruhaavrittam phalam komalaaha . yeeshaa nirjharam ambu paanam ucitam ratyai tu vidyaamganaa manyee tee paramees`varah s`irasi yari baddho na seevaamjalihi. The poet answers the question who can destroy their accumulated good and bad deeds from their previous births. Those fulfilled persons who 1. have their own hands as bowl for collecting alms 2. nectar like food collected by visiting households;3. Robes are the directions and horizons (naked) 4. Bed is the Mother Earth. 5. Live unattached lives. 6. Free themselves from temptation. ==NOT IN SOME VERSIONS== The poet is bidding farewell to the five elements of nature by saluting them. 'Mother Earth! Father Wind! Friend Fire! Relative Water! Brother Cosmos! Here are my last salutes to thee! By being the recipient of thy graces from being associated with thee, I am able to dispel all my ignorance and temptation. Now I shall be in Union with the Supreme Spirit. ==NOT IN SOME VERSIONS== http://bhartruhariyb.blogspot.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and.html (75 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM html (76 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . Tolerance is his mother. Ascetics have a different set of relatives. His pillows are the horizons. Truth is his friend. no liability/responsibility whatsoever it can be accepted for errors.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and. Peace his spouse. Whoever has all these in his family.. Courage is his father. haroo vaa haaree vaa. amritaa bhojanaa hyeetee yasya kut`umbino vada sakhee kasmaad bhayam yoginaha. balavati ripoo vaa suhridi vaa. kshamaa ca jananii. kusuma s`ayanee vaa drushadi vaa. he will have nothing to fear. man`aha vaa losht`hee vaa. danyavad you translated 9:37 AM
[email protected]. His bed is Earth. Not found in some versions ______________________________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER: While every effort is made to provide correct information. trii vaa straii vaa. mama sama dris`o yaanti divasaha kvacit pun`yaaran`yee s`iva s`iva s`ivee iti pralapataha ==Not found in some versions==. http://bhartruhariyb. Control of his mind is his brother.. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM dhairyam yasya pitaa. s`aantis` ciram geehinii satyam mitram idam dayaa ca bhaginii bhraataa manah samyamaha s`ayyaa bhuumi talaa dis`oo api vasanaa jirn`aa. His food is nectar (alms).BHARTRUHARI YB: #001. COPYRIGHT : No part of this blog can be used for commercial purposes.. Posted by ybr at 7:00 AM Labels: #001 FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM 4 comments: ndassaid. Kindness is his sister. He wears rags.. .blogspot.i believe i can change myself if i apply 5% of Bhartrihari slokas. if you can read Sringara Satakam also.. thought provoking ideas laced with excellent beautiful poetic expressions by Bhartruhari. I heartfully once again thankful to your great contribution in translating in equally poetic style. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM this is the most valuable contribution on your part in conveying the highly motivational. Here is the link: Sringarasatakamyb. Thank you.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and...blogspot. inspirational. 8:19 AM Multisubj Yb TruthSeekersaid. A person becomes fuller with srungara.first of all accept my heartiest warm wishes on this contribution.BHARTRUHARI YB: #001.com 10:06 AM sanjaysaid. It will be intrinsically rewarding . 4:36 AM Post a Comment Newer Post Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Home Contents q q q #000A Replies to comments of Shri Sanjay #001 FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM #002 Bhartruhari and Charles Lamb http://bhartruhariyb. sir .html (77 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM . blogspot. FULL TEXTS OF NITI SATAKAM AND VAIRAGYA SATAKAM http://bhartruhariyb.com/2006/07/education-ethics-and.html (78 of 78)8/25/2012 4:14:25 AM .BHARTRUHARI YB: #001.